(Extracts)
April 8, 1899.
J.N.D.’s translation of Psalm 82:1,6 is: “God standeth in the assembly of God, He judgeth among the gods” — “I have said, Ye are gods, and all of you are children of the Most High.” A note is given in connection with “gods” in verse 1, where it is explained to be “the judges.” Compare Exodus 21:6 where “judges” is the same word, that is, literally “gods.”
I don’t know why it is the shadow of Peter in Acts 5:15, except just to show the wonderful power there was to heal in the name of Jesus given to His disciples, the Lord thus honoring His despised apostles. Compare Chapter 19:11,12. See also John 14:12. I suppose, however, the “greater works” are not limited to miracles, but the results of the gospel, thousands being converted in a day. Redemption having been accomplished, greater power flows from Jesus glorified — gone to the Father — than from Jesus in humiliation....