Matthew 7: 28 Commentary

1. Probably for a moment after Jesus spoke
a. You could hear a pin drop
2. Then you could hear the entire crowd
a. Let alone the disciples
b. Discussing what Jesus had just said
3. They probably could NOT even sleep that night
a. Mulling over His words
b. Trying to grasp their fullest implications

By Tractorman (wrote 2613 Bible Commentaries - permalink to this Commentary)
Posted on: 1/17/2012 12:07 pm

1)The phrase “these sayings” referred to the teachings of Christ in Chapters 5-7 of Matthew -familiarly called as the ” Sermon of the Mount.”
2)The reason for astonishment of the people is given in the next verse.
Jesus taught with authority & not as scribes.The scribes were interpreters of the Law.Jesus Christ is the Best Teacher.
3)Read Luke 10:39.Mary sat at Jesus’ feet & heard His Word.Personal study of the Word of God is important for the growth of christian life.1Pet.2:2.
Ps.1:2.
4)At the same time,God has given the Church the fivefold ministry of-
Apostles,Prophets,Evangelists,Pastors & Teachers for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry & for the edifying of the Church.They are ministers of God.Eph.4:11,12
5)We have to check the teachings of others with the Bible.Acts 17:11.
“Pastors are Satan’s ministers” -It is a wrong statement.Not all Pastors are false teachers.There are excellent teachers of the Word of God.There are sincere & hard working Ministers of God whom we have to honour.
Heb.13:7,17

By Alexander (wrote 499 Bible Commentaries - permalink to this Commentary)
Posted on: 9/8/2008 11:50 am

As those who call themselves Christian would also be astonished, if they would but read what Jesus said rather than believe the lying words of Satan’s ministers who they call “pastors.”

By josh (wrote 51 Bible Commentaries - permalink to this Commentary)
Posted on: 9/7/2008 20:10 pm