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281. Did Jesus in Any of His Parables Make Allusion to Historical Characters? He is thought by some to have done so in the parable of the talents (Mat_25:1-46). Dean Farrar points ibis out as follows: "It is the only instance in which we can connect a parable of the Gospel with historical events. The … Continue reading “281 – Did Jesus in Any of His Parables Make Allusion to Historical Characters?”

282. What Is Meant by "New Wine in Old Bottles"? Mar_2:21-22 is designed to illustrate the difference between the old and new economies, and the result of mixing up one with the other. The "new wine" was the evangelical freedom which Christ was introducing into the old spirit of Judaism. It was as though he … Continue reading “282 – What Is Meant by "New Wine in Old Bottles"?”

280. Was the Story of the Rich Man and Las-arm a Parable or an Actual Fact? It was a parable'97an illustration of the kind made familiar in the teachings of Christ. It is the only parable in which a proper name is employed, and Lazarus was probably chosen because it was a common name. By … Continue reading “280 – Was the Story of the Rich Man and Las-arm a Parable or an Actual Fact?”

278. What Is Meant by "Heaven and Earth Shall Pass Away"? The expressions "heaven" and "the heavens" mean not only the spiritual, eternal world, but also the stars and the spaces of ether surrounding the earth. Jesus used the word frequently in both these senses. He spoke of "the kingdom of heaven," signifying the eternal … Continue reading “278 – What Is Meant by "Heaven and Earth Shall Pass Away"?”

279. What Is the Lesson of the Parable of the Talents? The parable in Mat_25:1-46 was given to explain the principle of the judgment From one who had been well endowed much would be expected, and a smaller result would be looked for from one who had received less. Only he would be punished who … Continue reading “279 – What Is the Lesson of the Parable of the Talents?”

276. Was the Man without the Wedding Garment Harshly Dealt with? No; he was treated as he deserved. At a wedding feast in an Oriental land such as Christ was describing, the king would provide garments for his guests, suitable to the occasion. A guest who declined to wear the wedding garment and went in … Continue reading “276 – Was the Man without the Wedding Garment Harshly Dealt with?”

277. Why Should We Call Jesus "Master"? Because he himself has told us to do so. It is a very beautiful and inspiring title which Christians everywhere may apply to their beloved Lord. (See Mat_23:10.) This passage is a part of Jesus' denunciation of the Scribes and Pharisees, who were given over to formalism and … Continue reading “277 – Why Should We Call Jesus "Master"?”

275. What Did Jesus Mean by Faith That Could Remove Mountains? This is the language of similitude and figure which Jesus frequently employed to illustrate and emphasize his teaching. A leading commentator writes of this passage (Mat_21:21): "From the nature of the case supposed''97that they might wish a mountain removed and cast into the sea … Continue reading “275 – What Did Jesus Mean by Faith That Could Remove Mountains?”

273. In the Parable of the Laborers What Is the Principle Taught? This parable in Mat_20:1-16 stands in close connection with the preceding chapter, and its evident purpose was to illustrate the sentiment of the closing verse: "Many that are first shall be last, and the last shall be first" The parable has reference to … Continue reading “273 – In the Parable of the Laborers What Is the Principle Taught?”

274. How Are We to Interpret "The Son of Man Came Not to be Ministered Unto but to Minister"? This passage in Mat_20:28, is the elevation of the duty of Christian service. Of course Christ did come to earth to win all men to his service, but it was for their sakes rather than his … Continue reading “274 – How Are We to Interpret "The Son of Man Came Not to be Ministered Unto but to Minister"?”