0142. 139. Christ’s Commendations

139. Christ’s Commendations

He commended—

1. The unjust steward for providing for the future—Luk_16:8.

2. The widow, for bountifulness in giving—Luk_21:3.

3. The woman, for her importunate pleading—Luk_18:3-7.

4. The Syrophenician woman, for her largeness of faith—Mat_15:28.

5. The Samaritan leper, for his grateful thanks—Luk_17:18.

6. The Apostle Peter, for his confession of faith—Mat_16:17.

7. Mary of Bethany, for sitting at His feet—Luk_10:42.

8. The Good Samaritan, for his unselfish kindness—Luk_10:36.

9. He also reminds us that ministry to His brethren—Mat_25:40, down even to a cup of cold water, will not miss its reward—Mar_9:41.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH