Matthew 5:1-2 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came to him:… Jesus Christ was every way ennobled and qualified for the work of the ministry. I. Christ was an INTELLIGENT preacher. He (1) had the spirit without measure (John 3:34); (2) Knew how to speak a word in due season, when to humble, when to comfort. He (3) understood what doctrine would best suit with them; as the husbandman can tell what sort of grain is proper for such a soil. II. Christ was a POWERFUL preacher. He (1) spake with authority; (2) could set men's sins before them, and show them their very hearts. (3) He preached to the conscience; (4) breathed as much zeal as eloquence: He often touched upon the heart-strings. III. Christ was a SUCCESSFUL preacher. 1. He had the art of converting souls. 2. Many believed on Him. IV. Christ was a LAWFUL. preacher. (1) He had His unction from His Father, so (2) His mission. (Thomas Watson.) Parallel Verses KJV: And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: |
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