Mark 3:13-19 - Homilies By E. Johnson

The need of missionaries.

I. POPULARIZERS OF GREAT DOCTRINES ARE NECESSARY in every branch of science, art, literature, religion. Where would the sublime doctrine we call the gospel have been, as an influence, had there not been found men to make it "current coin"?

II. SECOND - HAND INSTRUMENTALITY PLAYS A LARGE PART IS THE SPIRITUAL WORLD . Few are the leaders or generals, many the officers, multitudinous the rank and file; but every soldier who is in living contact with the Leader's spirit may and will work marvels.

III. FEEBLENESS BECOMES STRENGTH WHEN INSPIRED BY ORIGINAL FORCE . These were humble men, yet their names live. They were reflections of Christ, as he was the Reflection of the power and love of God.

IV. THERE IS A MORAL MIXTURE IN EVERY RELIGIOUS MOVEMENT . A Judas among the apostles. Something of a Judas even in every apostle's heart. Light contends with darkness in the twilight before each great historical dawn. The characters of great religious reformers have often been mixed and dubious. There is a traitor in every camp, a doubtful element in every good man's life.—J.