The Model Preacher
W. E. Griffith. Mark 12:37 David therefore himself calls him Lord; and from where is he then his son? And the common people heard him gladly. Why did the common people hear Him gladly? I. BECAUSE CHRIST GAVE A NEW AND BROADER MEANING TO RELIGION. He proclaimed God's love to all, Jew and Gentile. Christianity touches the great heart of humanity. Those who live at the bottom of society are, by nature, most open to conviction. They are governed largely by their feelings: but religion is a matter of feeling; it is love. II. THE AFFECTIONS OF LIFE HAVE THEIR LARGEST SCOPE AND EFFECT AMONG THE LOWEST. He said, "Come unto Me, all ye weary," etc. Look at the manner of our Lord's preaching. 1. He spoke as one having authority; He revealed truth. 2. Much of our Lord's preaching was outside of synagogues, and in conversation with the people. 3. His ministry was in the "demonstration of the Spirit and with power." (W. E. Griffith.) Parallel Verses KJV: David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he then his son? And the common people heard him gladly. WEB: Therefore David himself calls him Lord, so how can he be his son?" The common people heard him gladly.