Mark 11:11 - Homilies By A.f. Muir

Jesus surveying the temple.

I. A SIGN OF AUTHORITY . Supreme, absolute, spiritual.

II. AN EXERCISE OF JUDGMENT . Inward, unerring, and from the highest standpoint.

III. AN EXPRESSION OF GRIEF AND DISAPPOINTMENT . There is nothing upon which the look can rest with approval and satisfaction. It goes round, but returns not. It goes through and beyond. The temple in its condition was symbolical of the people.

IV. A TOKEN OF FORBEARING MERCY . Only a look, for the present. He has it not in his heart to inflict the final stroke at once. He will wait. A day of grace is still left. Is this our case—as a Church? as individuals?—M.