Matthew 5:1 KJV
And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
My focus today is on the phrase, "His disciples came unto Him."
John Gill says of the word disciple, "The word .... signifies literally a scholar. Those who originally followed Christ, considered him in the light of a Divine teacher; and conscious of their ignorance, and the importance of his teaching, they put themselves under his tuition, that they might be instructed in heavenly things. Having been taught the mysteries of the kingdom of God, they became closely attached to their Divine Master, imitating his life and manners; and recommending his salvation to all the circle of their acquaintance. This is still the characteristic of a genuine disciple of Christ."[1]
Those who are conscious of their ignorance
Those who appreciate His deity
Those who comprehend His salvationCome unto Him.
There may be one who knows mentally that Jesus is the Christ of the Bible. But the one who knows Christ as Saviour and has "put [himself] under His tuition" is an entirely different creature. The disciple comes unto Jesus.
He comes whenever Jesus calls
He comes whenever their is opportunity to hear Jesus speak
He comes wherever Christ may seat Himself
It is legitimate for us to ask ourselves if we are disciples. Are we professors of Christ, or are we followers of Christ?
And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
My focus today is on the phrase, "His disciples came unto Him."
John Gill says of the word disciple, "The word .... signifies literally a scholar. Those who originally followed Christ, considered him in the light of a Divine teacher; and conscious of their ignorance, and the importance of his teaching, they put themselves under his tuition, that they might be instructed in heavenly things. Having been taught the mysteries of the kingdom of God, they became closely attached to their Divine Master, imitating his life and manners; and recommending his salvation to all the circle of their acquaintance. This is still the characteristic of a genuine disciple of Christ."[1]
Those who are conscious of their ignorance
Those who appreciate His deity
Those who comprehend His salvationCome unto Him.
There may be one who knows mentally that Jesus is the Christ of the Bible. But the one who knows Christ as Saviour and has "put [himself] under His tuition" is an entirely different creature. The disciple comes unto Jesus.
He comes whenever Jesus calls
He comes whenever their is opportunity to hear Jesus speak
He comes wherever Christ may seat Himself
It is legitimate for us to ask ourselves if we are disciples. Are we professors of Christ, or are we followers of Christ?
[1] E-Sword 7.7.7, John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible, Dr. John Gill (1690-1771)
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