02319cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000036001122450068001482640051002163000047002673360026003143370026003403380036003665000031004025080090004335201307005235340045018306530026018756530045019018560042019469990017019887351UtSlPG20260610133206.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBS1 aMaclaren, Alexander,d1826-191010aExpositions of Holy Scripture : St. Matthew Chaps. IX to XXVIII 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-01-01  aProduced by Anne Folland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Expositions of Holy Scripture: St. Matthew Chaps. IX to XXVIII" by Alexander Maclaren is a detailed theological exploration written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the latter chapters of the Gospel of Matthew, providing insights into the teachings and actions of Jesus Christ. The author examines key events and themes, emphasizing the significance of Christ's messages about forgiveness, healing, and the nature of Christian faith.  The opening portion of the text introduces the theme of encouragement found in Christ's words, "Son, be of good cheer," directed to a paralytic emphasized in Matthew 9:2. Maclaren discusses how Jesus prioritizes the spiritual needs of individuals, specifically highlighting the importance of forgiveness over physical healing. He elaborates on the idea that true cheerfulness and courage are rooted in understanding and accepting divine forgiveness. Maclaren's examination sets the stage for a deeper theological reflection on the relationship between Jesus and humanity, demonstrating the profound impact of faith in the face of life's challenges. In this context, he also foreshadows other key miracles and teachings of Christ, establishing a framework for the exploration of the Gospel's later passages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBible -- Commentaries  aBible. Matthew IX-XXVIII -- Commentaries40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7351  c49342d49342