Excellency of Christ's Operations
J. Burns, LL. D. Mark 7:37 And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He has done all things well: he makes both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak. I. THE EXCELLENCY OF CHRIST'S OPERATIONS. "He hath done all things well;" as is apparent — 1. In the magnificence of His operations. Instance the sublime works of His creative energy; His infallible administration in the kingdom of providence; His stupendous miracles; His mediatorial achievements (Psalm 86:8-10; Psalm 103:19; Colossians 1:16, 17; Colossians 2:15; Matthew 11:4). 2. In the completeness of His operations (Deuteronomy 32:4). 3. In the harmony of His operations (Psalm 104:24; Psalm 145:10). 4. In the benevolent design of His operations (Psalm 33:19; Daniel 6:27). II. THE DEVOUT SENTIMENTS WITH WHICH THEY SHOULD BE CONTEMPLATED. 1. Devout admiration (Psalm 77:13-16). 2. Adoring gratitude (Psalm 148:13). 3. Zealous attachment (Jeremiah 50:1-5). Has Christ done all things well?Then — 1. How flagrant the impiety of mankind! 2. How justly is Christ entitled to the worship of the whole universe! 3. Let Him be the subject of our song, and the object of our supreme regard. (J. Burns, LL. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak. WEB: They were astonished beyond measure, saying, "He has done all things well. He makes even the deaf hear, and the mute speak!"