16.Q. What may we learn from Christ’s saying to them that sold doves, “take these things hence?”
A. That our zeal ought to be according to knowledge; that we should pray for that wisdom which dwells with prudence; and, more especially, be very cautious how we act in works of reformation; as Christ here did not loose the doves and let them fly about the temple (which would have occasioned a confusion) but ordered those that sold them, to take them thence.
Q. When do we make the house of God a house of Merchandise?
A. When we go on purpose to seem religious, in order to get business; and when we talk with others, or let our own thoughts run on worldly things at public worship.
25.Q. What may we learn from the Evangelists saying, that Jesus knew what was in man?
A. That Jesus Christ therefore was God, it being impossible for any one but God to know what is in man.
CHAPTER III.
1.Q. What may we remark from Nicodemus’s coming to Christ?
A. That it is a good thing to see rulers come to Jesus Christ; and though not many mighty, not many noble are called, yet some are.
2.Q. Why did Nicodemus come by night?