Waggoner on the Gospel of John - Ellet J. Waggoner

Chapter 9
Living by the Father
John 7:28-37
The life of Jesus, as recorded in the Gospels,
sets forth not merely the pattern life for all men,
but also the means by which the same life may be
reproduced in whoever desires to live it. The
Saviour, it is true, lived and worked and spake as
never man had done before, but this was not
because of any special advantages enjoyed by Him.
His life was lived on earth to show what could be
done with the opportunities provided by God for all
men. He was poor, having nowhere to lay His
head, He was despised and rejected of men, neither
did His brethren believe on Him. He was tempted
in all points like as we are, and counted unworthy
to live by those who thought themselves righteous.
Whatever of disability and hindrance is felt by any
man, was Christ's portion. "His visage was so
marred more than any man, and His form more
than the sons of men."
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