0491. 482. “Jesus Said,” or “He Saith,” and “He Said”

482. “Jesus Said,” or “He Saith,” and “He Said”

In John 1

The sayings of Christ contain the message of God to us, they are a mould to shape us in life and service, and they are a magnet to attract and keep us.

1. He tells us what we are. “He said, Thou art Simon, the son of Jona” (Joh_1:42). Simon was Peter’s natural name, as identified with his life in nature and sin.

2. He questions us when we seek Him. “Jesus turned… saw…. saith… What seek ye?” (Joh_1:38). Christ is the answer to all questions.

3. He invites us to dwell with Him. “He saith unto them, Come and see” (Joh_1:39). If we come to Him we shall want to dwell with Him.

4. He bids us what to do. “Follow Me” (Joh_1:43). Come, believe, and follow is a triple command from Christ.

5. He appreciates guilelessness of character. “Jesus… saith of him” (Joh_1:47). He saw the guilelessness of Nathaniel, and commended it.

6. He answers our questions. “Jesus answered and said” (Joh_1:48). The approachableness of Christ creates confidence in Him.

7. He promises more than we expected. “Jesus answered and said… Thou shalt see greater things” (Joh_1:50).

8. He gives us to see the unseeable. “He saith… Ye shall see” (Joh_1:51). He leads us behind the things that move, and enables us to behold the Power that moves them.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH