Mark 6:35-44 And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came to him, and said, This is a desert place, and now the time is far passed:… No less significant as parable than as miracle. Perhaps, indeed, the suggestion of spiritual things was its chief aim. It sets forth the physical and spiritual dependence of men upon God, and the Father's willingness and power to provide for His children; also the nature of principles of Divine mercy to man. kind are suggested. I. THE POVERTY OF THE CHURCH. 1. In position. Desert. 2. In material supplies. 3. In spiritual resource. II. THE RICHES OF CHRIST. 1. Administered through the appointed means of grace. 2. Abundant to satisfy all demands. III. CONDITIONS OF DIVINE COMMUNICATION TO MEN. 1. Obedience. 2. Order. 3. Divinely commissioned service. 4. Prayer. 5. Faith. (A. F. Muir, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came unto him, and said, This is a desert place, and now the time is far passed: |
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