Genesis 49:8a - Judah, thou art he whom thy brethren shall praise:
A play on words of Judah's name, which means "praise." Throughout the chapter Jacob transfers his sons' names into their blessings.
"Not merely the praised one, but he for whom Jehovah is praised." (The Preacher's Complete Homiletic Commentary). Fulfilled of course in Jesus Christ, Luke 19:37-40, etc.
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Showing posts with label Luke. Show all posts
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Friday, September 6, 2019
God Refuses to Become a Debtor to Any Man!
Matthew 19:29 - And every one that hath forsaken houses ... or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.
PULPIT QUIP: "God refuses to become a debtor to any man!" (Missionary David H. Hillis)
Application: Giving / Tithing / Missions / Sacrifice / Loss within God's will, etc.
Same note at parallel Gospels, Mark 10:29-30; Luke 18:29-30. Also at Philippians 4:19 (in context) and at Job chapter 42.
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PULPIT QUIP: "God refuses to become a debtor to any man!" (Missionary David H. Hillis)
Application: Giving / Tithing / Missions / Sacrifice / Loss within God's will, etc.
Same note at parallel Gospels, Mark 10:29-30; Luke 18:29-30. Also at Philippians 4:19 (in context) and at Job chapter 42.
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Thursday, April 5, 2012
Walking with the Risen Lord
Walking With the Risen Lord
Luke 24:13-35 - Sermon Outline
What characterizes those who walk with Jesus?
THEY WALK WITH OTHERS (Luke 24:13-15a)
Requirements for walking together (Amos 3:3, etc)
They talk and commune together
They reason together
THEY TALK TO STRANGERS (Luke 24:15b-23)
They talk openly in front of others (about Jesus)
They talk without fear
They are ready to answer
They tell what they know
THEY RECEIVE PROPER REBUKE (Luke 24:25a)
THEY LEARN THE SCRIPTURES (Luke 24:25b-27)
Their interest is the whole counsel of God
Their desire is to learn more of Jesus
THEY SHOW HOSPITALITY (Luke 24:28-29)
THEY RECOGNIZE THE LORD (Luke 24:30-31)
Familiarity brings recognition (blessing on breaking bread)
Application: "They are familiar enough with the Lord to recognize when He is at work."
THEY HAVE HEARTBURN (Luke 24:32)
THEY WITNESS (Luke 24:33-35)
They are anxious to witness
Their witness is made personal
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Luke 24:13-35 - Sermon Outline
What characterizes those who walk with Jesus?
THEY WALK WITH OTHERS (Luke 24:13-15a)
Requirements for walking together (Amos 3:3, etc)
They talk and commune together
They reason together
THEY TALK TO STRANGERS (Luke 24:15b-23)
They talk openly in front of others (about Jesus)
They talk without fear
They are ready to answer
They tell what they know
THEY RECEIVE PROPER REBUKE (Luke 24:25a)
THEY LEARN THE SCRIPTURES (Luke 24:25b-27)
Their interest is the whole counsel of God
Their desire is to learn more of Jesus
THEY SHOW HOSPITALITY (Luke 24:28-29)
THEY RECOGNIZE THE LORD (Luke 24:30-31)
Familiarity brings recognition (blessing on breaking bread)
Application: "They are familiar enough with the Lord to recognize when He is at work."
THEY HAVE HEARTBURN (Luke 24:32)
THEY WITNESS (Luke 24:33-35)
They are anxious to witness
Their witness is made personal
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Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Notes in Last Chapter of Luke
Luke 24:13 - And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs.
Note: About a seven and a half mile walk.
This encounter with the resurrected Christ is mentioned briefly in Mark 16:12-13.
Luke 24:15-16 - And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them. But their eyes were holden that they should not know him.
Note: So often Jesus draws near and we know it not!
Luke 24:25 - Then he said unto them, O fools...
"Fools" here means simply unwise, unlearned. This is not the insulting word "fool" we are warned against using in Matthew 5:22. The Greek is entirely different.
Luke 24:27 - And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
"Concerning" means literally "all about." Notice the writings of Moses, and ALL the prophets and ALL the scriptures are things all about Christ. He is on every page of the Old Testament as well as the New.
Luke 24:28-29 - And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further. But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.
Notice, Jesus never forces Himself on anybody! He'll pass on if you please. But He never turns away when invited sincerely. "Pass me not, O gentle Saviour!" See Mark 6:48-50.
Luke 24:46 - And said unto them, This it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day.
"Behoved" = was necessary.
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Note: About a seven and a half mile walk.
This encounter with the resurrected Christ is mentioned briefly in Mark 16:12-13.
Luke 24:15-16 - And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them. But their eyes were holden that they should not know him.
Note: So often Jesus draws near and we know it not!
Luke 24:25 - Then he said unto them, O fools...
"Fools" here means simply unwise, unlearned. This is not the insulting word "fool" we are warned against using in Matthew 5:22. The Greek is entirely different.
Luke 24:27 - And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
"Concerning" means literally "all about." Notice the writings of Moses, and ALL the prophets and ALL the scriptures are things all about Christ. He is on every page of the Old Testament as well as the New.
Luke 24:28-29 - And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further. But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.
Notice, Jesus never forces Himself on anybody! He'll pass on if you please. But He never turns away when invited sincerely. "Pass me not, O gentle Saviour!" See Mark 6:48-50.
Luke 24:46 - And said unto them, This it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day.
"Behoved" = was necessary.
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Monday, April 2, 2012
The Night Before the Cross (from Luke chapter 22)
Luke 22:31-32 - And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.
Notice the change in pronouns, "you" and "thee." "You" is always plural in KJV, "thee" is singular. Satan desired to sift all the 12, which he did, and one fell out as chaff (Judas). Jesus prayed specifically for Peter, "I have prayed for thee."
See also Job 1, Job 2, regarding Satan's designs on children of God and God's sovereignty over it.
Luke 22:33 - And he [Peter] said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death.
Note: "Likewise said they all," - Mark 14:31.
"Peter loved the Lord and meant every word but knew not his own weakness." - Ironside on Luke, p. 654. Same note at Matthew and Mark.
See I Corinthians 10:12; Proverbs 16:18.
See full account of Peter's pride, Matthew 26:33-35; Mark 14:29-31.
"Let us be careful not to trust in our own strength, but distrusting ourselves to rely wholly on Him, that we may ever be true to the trust committed to us!" - Ironside, Addresses on Luke, p. 658.
Luke 22:44 - And being in an agony he [Jesus] prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.
Fulfilling Psalm 22:14.
Luke 22:45 - And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow, And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.
Notice, Even when exhausted from grief is no time to let our spiritual guard down.
This note also at Matthew 26:41 - "A man's regenerated spirit may have good intentions, but it must control his body." - Liberty Commentary. See Romans 12:1; Romans 6; Romans 7; Galatians 5:17.
Luke 22:49-50 - When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword? And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.
Notice, they asked the Lord, but did not wait for an answer!
See Christ's rebuke of Peter (the swordsman) in Matthew 26:52-54.
Notice how quickly we turn from being asleep when we should be alert, to being hyperactive when we should be quiet, passive and forbearing.
Luke 22:51 - And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.
"How busy we keep the Lord putting on ears that we in our mistaken zeal have cut off." - Ironside, Luke, p. 649.
Luke 22:54 - Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off.
Instead of keeping close to the Lord and being plainly identified by all as a follower. Peter's attachment to Jesus would not let him drift completely away, but he followed "afar off." And so the carnal Christian or backslider. Same note at Matthew 26:58.
Luke 22:56 - But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him.
Unbelievers can spot a Christian. And this question is on their mind, "Art thou one of them, or one of us?"
Luke 22:65 - And many other things blasphemously spake they against him.
Speaking against Jesus can only be called "blasphemy" if Jesus is God!
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Notice the change in pronouns, "you" and "thee." "You" is always plural in KJV, "thee" is singular. Satan desired to sift all the 12, which he did, and one fell out as chaff (Judas). Jesus prayed specifically for Peter, "I have prayed for thee."
See also Job 1, Job 2, regarding Satan's designs on children of God and God's sovereignty over it.
Luke 22:33 - And he [Peter] said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death.
Note: "Likewise said they all," - Mark 14:31.
"Peter loved the Lord and meant every word but knew not his own weakness." - Ironside on Luke, p. 654. Same note at Matthew and Mark.
See I Corinthians 10:12; Proverbs 16:18.
See full account of Peter's pride, Matthew 26:33-35; Mark 14:29-31.
"Let us be careful not to trust in our own strength, but distrusting ourselves to rely wholly on Him, that we may ever be true to the trust committed to us!" - Ironside, Addresses on Luke, p. 658.
Luke 22:44 - And being in an agony he [Jesus] prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.
Fulfilling Psalm 22:14.
Luke 22:45 - And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow, And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.
Notice, Even when exhausted from grief is no time to let our spiritual guard down.
This note also at Matthew 26:41 - "A man's regenerated spirit may have good intentions, but it must control his body." - Liberty Commentary. See Romans 12:1; Romans 6; Romans 7; Galatians 5:17.
Luke 22:49-50 - When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword? And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.
Notice, they asked the Lord, but did not wait for an answer!
See Christ's rebuke of Peter (the swordsman) in Matthew 26:52-54.
Notice how quickly we turn from being asleep when we should be alert, to being hyperactive when we should be quiet, passive and forbearing.
Luke 22:51 - And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.
"How busy we keep the Lord putting on ears that we in our mistaken zeal have cut off." - Ironside, Luke, p. 649.
Luke 22:54 - Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off.
Instead of keeping close to the Lord and being plainly identified by all as a follower. Peter's attachment to Jesus would not let him drift completely away, but he followed "afar off." And so the carnal Christian or backslider. Same note at Matthew 26:58.
Luke 22:56 - But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him.
Unbelievers can spot a Christian. And this question is on their mind, "Art thou one of them, or one of us?"
Luke 22:65 - And many other things blasphemously spake they against him.
Speaking against Jesus can only be called "blasphemy" if Jesus is God!
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Saturday, March 31, 2012
The Times of the Gentiles
Luke 21:24 - ...and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.
Important cross refs: Isaiah 63:18; Daniel 9:27; Daniel 12:7; Romans 11:25; Revelation 11:2.
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Important cross refs: Isaiah 63:18; Daniel 9:27; Daniel 12:7; Romans 11:25; Revelation 11:2.
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Tuesday, March 27, 2012
The Sycomore Tree
Luke 19:4 - And he [Zacchaeus] ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him [Jesus]: for he was to pass that way.
Sycomore - not like our sycamore tree today. The sycomore is a tree with low, wide branches, bearing edible but untasty figs. Easy to climb and often planted by roadsides for the benefit of the poor, the sycomore is associated with the poor, who gathered and ate the figs, like in Amos 7:14. Here, a rich man climbs the tree of poor men.
Zacchaeus was not ashamed to lay aside his station in life, run before the crowd like a little boy, and climb into the tree of the poor, all in order to see Jesus. "I wish there were more of us who did not mind being laughed at if only what we did helped us to see Jesus." (Maclaren).
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Sycomore - not like our sycamore tree today. The sycomore is a tree with low, wide branches, bearing edible but untasty figs. Easy to climb and often planted by roadsides for the benefit of the poor, the sycomore is associated with the poor, who gathered and ate the figs, like in Amos 7:14. Here, a rich man climbs the tree of poor men.
Zacchaeus was not ashamed to lay aside his station in life, run before the crowd like a little boy, and climb into the tree of the poor, all in order to see Jesus. "I wish there were more of us who did not mind being laughed at if only what we did helped us to see Jesus." (Maclaren).
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Thursday, March 22, 2012
The Parable of the Lost Sheep
Luke 15:6 - And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.
Important cross ref: Isaiah 53:6.
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Important cross ref: Isaiah 53:6.
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If He Repent, Forgive Him - Luke Chapter 17
Luke 17:3 - Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.
Four Steps:
1) Personal trespass (not a public sin) suffered from a brother (does not apply to unbelievers)
2) The brother is rebuked.
3) His repentance is expected.
4) Forgiveness is then extended to him.
See also Matthew 18:15-18 and notes there.
You have a responsibility to go to a brother that you have offended, Matthew 5:23-24. In Matthew 18:19 and Luke 17:3, You have a responsibility to go to a brother that has offended you. In either case, the responsibility to attempt to reconcile is always yours, whether the offended or the offender. Don't wait in pride for them to come to you. Same note at each passage.
This is a personal offense, not a publicly known sin, for which see I Corinthians 5, or a private sin of which you are aware, for which see Galatians 6. Same note at Matthew 18:15-18.
See notes at Galatians 6, coming to this blog (Lord willing) 8/22/2012.
Luke 17:9 - "...I trow not" means "I think not!" This sentence omitted from the critical Greek text.
Luke 17:20-37 - See notes at Matthew 24. These things refer not to the Rapture but to the return of Christ to rule and reign - His "revelation," verse 30. "One taken / other left" in verses 34-36, these are taken away to judgment, not raptured.
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Four Steps:
1) Personal trespass (not a public sin) suffered from a brother (does not apply to unbelievers)
2) The brother is rebuked.
3) His repentance is expected.
4) Forgiveness is then extended to him.
See also Matthew 18:15-18 and notes there.
You have a responsibility to go to a brother that you have offended, Matthew 5:23-24. In Matthew 18:19 and Luke 17:3, You have a responsibility to go to a brother that has offended you. In either case, the responsibility to attempt to reconcile is always yours, whether the offended or the offender. Don't wait in pride for them to come to you. Same note at each passage.
This is a personal offense, not a publicly known sin, for which see I Corinthians 5, or a private sin of which you are aware, for which see Galatians 6. Same note at Matthew 18:15-18.
See notes at Galatians 6, coming to this blog (Lord willing) 8/22/2012.
Luke 17:9 - "...I trow not" means "I think not!" This sentence omitted from the critical Greek text.
Luke 17:20-37 - See notes at Matthew 24. These things refer not to the Rapture but to the return of Christ to rule and reign - His "revelation," verse 30. "One taken / other left" in verses 34-36, these are taken away to judgment, not raptured.
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Tuesday, March 20, 2012
"Fear Not, Little Flock" & Other Notes in Luke Chapter 12
Luke 12:4-5 - See all cross refs at Psalm 56:4.
Luke 12:13-14 - And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me. And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?
Cross refs: Exodus 2:14; John 18:36.
Luke 12:33 - "Fear not, little flock..." - Compare verse 1, an "innumerable multitude" here called by Christ but a "little flock."
For these reasons it could be called a "little flock:"
1) Many within the innumerable multitude were not true followers: Luke 13:23. So there was a "little flock" within the larger mixed multitude.
2) Even if all were saved, it is still a "little flock" compared to the eventual multitude of the redeemed in eternity, Revelation 7:9.
3) Even of the millions of saved today, we are still a "little flock" outnumbered by the goats and wolves of the world.
Matthew Henry says: "Note, [1.] Christ’s flock in this world is a little flock; his sheep are but few and feeble. The church is a vineyard, a garden, a small spot, compared with the wilderness of this world; as Israel (1 Kings 20:27), who were like two little flocks of kids, when the Syrians filled the country. [2.] Though it be a little flock, quite over-numbered, and therefore in danger of being overpowered, by its enemies, yet it is the will of Christ that they should not be afraid: "Fear not, little flock, but see yourselves safe under the protection and conduct of the great and good Shepherd, and lie easy.’’
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Luke 12:13-14 - And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me. And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?
Cross refs: Exodus 2:14; John 18:36.
Luke 12:33 - "Fear not, little flock..." - Compare verse 1, an "innumerable multitude" here called by Christ but a "little flock."
For these reasons it could be called a "little flock:"
1) Many within the innumerable multitude were not true followers: Luke 13:23. So there was a "little flock" within the larger mixed multitude.
2) Even if all were saved, it is still a "little flock" compared to the eventual multitude of the redeemed in eternity, Revelation 7:9.
3) Even of the millions of saved today, we are still a "little flock" outnumbered by the goats and wolves of the world.
Matthew Henry says: "Note, [1.] Christ’s flock in this world is a little flock; his sheep are but few and feeble. The church is a vineyard, a garden, a small spot, compared with the wilderness of this world; as Israel (1 Kings 20:27), who were like two little flocks of kids, when the Syrians filled the country. [2.] Though it be a little flock, quite over-numbered, and therefore in danger of being overpowered, by its enemies, yet it is the will of Christ that they should not be afraid: "Fear not, little flock, but see yourselves safe under the protection and conduct of the great and good Shepherd, and lie easy.’’
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Saturday, March 17, 2012
A Strong Man Armed
Luke 11:21-22 - When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace: But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils.
In context, the strong man in his house is a demon indwelling a person. See verse 24 where the person is called a "house." The stronger is the Holy Spirit, casting out that demon if that possessed person gets saved. From that time forward, the indwelling Holy Spirit, the stronger, will never allow another demon to come into possession of that person.
Luke 11:29 - The sign of Jonas, the sign of the Resurrection. See note / outline at John 2:19, coming to this blog around April 6th, Lord willing.
Luke 11:47 - An additional explanation given at Matthew 23:29-30.
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In context, the strong man in his house is a demon indwelling a person. See verse 24 where the person is called a "house." The stronger is the Holy Spirit, casting out that demon if that possessed person gets saved. From that time forward, the indwelling Holy Spirit, the stronger, will never allow another demon to come into possession of that person.
Luke 11:29 - The sign of Jonas, the sign of the Resurrection. See note / outline at John 2:19, coming to this blog around April 6th, Lord willing.
Luke 11:47 - An additional explanation given at Matthew 23:29-30.
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Thursday, March 15, 2012
Notes in Luke chapters 6 through 10
Luke 6:36 - Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.
Compare Ephesians 4:32.
Luke 7:3-5 - The centurion sending the Jewish elders, and their good report of him, is unique to Luke. Not mentioned in the Matthew 8 account. Luke very thorough in his research.
Luke 7:20-22 - When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another? And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight. Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard....
Miracles are always confirmatory signs of the message and the messenger. Same note at Matthew 11:2-5; Mark 2:10-11; Luke 5:24.
Luke 8:31 - And they besought him that he would not command them to go out into the deep.
"The deep" is the abyss, the bottomless pit where the worst of demons are imprisoned. See Revelation 9; Revelation 20:1-3. Probably the same as Tartarus ("hell") in II Peter 2:4. See also Jude 6.
Luke 9:26 - For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels.
"In his own glory, and in his Father's" - Jesus returns in the glory of God. But compare Isaiah 42:8, "My glory will I not give to another." So either Jesus is God, or God is a liar. And God is no liar!
Compare Luke 9:51 with Luke 9:62, below.
Luke 9:51 - And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem.
Luke 9:62 - And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.
Compare "looking back" vs. "stedfastly set His face." The Lord's faithfulness to His task is our example.
Note at Luke 9:54-56 - Our faithfulness to task does not demand our rudeness, harshness or violence against the opposition.
Luke 10:30-37 - The Parable of the Good Samaritan is unique to Luke.
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Compare Ephesians 4:32.
Luke 7:3-5 - The centurion sending the Jewish elders, and their good report of him, is unique to Luke. Not mentioned in the Matthew 8 account. Luke very thorough in his research.
Luke 7:20-22 - When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another? And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight. Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard....
Miracles are always confirmatory signs of the message and the messenger. Same note at Matthew 11:2-5; Mark 2:10-11; Luke 5:24.
Luke 8:31 - And they besought him that he would not command them to go out into the deep.
"The deep" is the abyss, the bottomless pit where the worst of demons are imprisoned. See Revelation 9; Revelation 20:1-3. Probably the same as Tartarus ("hell") in II Peter 2:4. See also Jude 6.
Luke 9:26 - For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels.
"In his own glory, and in his Father's" - Jesus returns in the glory of God. But compare Isaiah 42:8, "My glory will I not give to another." So either Jesus is God, or God is a liar. And God is no liar!
Compare Luke 9:51 with Luke 9:62, below.
Luke 9:51 - And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem.
Luke 9:62 - And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.
Compare "looking back" vs. "stedfastly set His face." The Lord's faithfulness to His task is our example.
Note at Luke 9:54-56 - Our faithfulness to task does not demand our rudeness, harshness or violence against the opposition.
Luke 10:30-37 - The Parable of the Good Samaritan is unique to Luke.
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Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Luke's New Wine & Other Notes in Chapters 4 & 5
Luke 4:2 - "Being forty days tempted of the devil...."
Jesus was tempted by Satan the entire forty days, not just at the end. See also Mark 1:13.
Luke 4:14 - "And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit..."
One way to be filled with the Spirit and operate in His power is to successfully resist temptation.
Luke 4:23 - And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country.
Luke did not record these miracles of Capernaum, but they are given in Matthew 4 after the temptation in the wilderness. This is a testament to the unity and agreement of the four Gospels.
Luke 4:25-27 - Mention of two Gentiles converted while O.T. Israel remained in unbelief. A hint of Christ's ministry and the reason for their indignation and wrath toward Him, vv. 28-30.
Luke 5:1 - The Lake of Gennesaret is another name for the Sea of Galilee.
Luke 5:8 - When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.
Same as Isaiah's response to God in Isaiah 6:3, 5. Points to deity of Christ, sinlessness, holiness, etc.
Luke 5:16-17 - And he withdrew himself into the wilderness and prayed.... And the power of the Lord was present to heal them.
Not coincidence, but connection. Prayer brings power.
Luke 5:24 - "But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power upon earth to forgive sins..."
"But that ye may know..." Miracles are always confirmatory signs of the message and the messenger. Same note at Matthew 11:2-5; Mark 2:10-11.
Luke 5:32 - I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Of course there is none righteous, Romans 3:10. Jesus' words indicate the resistance and inability of the self-righteous to trusting Christ.
Luke 5:36-39 - See notes at Matthew 9:16-17.
Luke 5:39 - No man also having drunk old wine straightway desireth new: for he saith, The old is better.
This verse unique to Luke. Old wine being fermented, deadens taste buds and kills desire for fresh juice. The ruler of the marriage feast in Cana desired the new wine Jesus made, proving that the former was not old wine - no alcohol involved at feast, John 2:9-10. In these parables, old wine is the Law and the new wine is the Grace of Jesus Christ. Enslavement to the Law deadens the taste for Grace.
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Jesus was tempted by Satan the entire forty days, not just at the end. See also Mark 1:13.
Luke 4:14 - "And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit..."
One way to be filled with the Spirit and operate in His power is to successfully resist temptation.
Luke 4:23 - And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country.
Luke did not record these miracles of Capernaum, but they are given in Matthew 4 after the temptation in the wilderness. This is a testament to the unity and agreement of the four Gospels.
Luke 4:25-27 - Mention of two Gentiles converted while O.T. Israel remained in unbelief. A hint of Christ's ministry and the reason for their indignation and wrath toward Him, vv. 28-30.
Luke 5:1 - The Lake of Gennesaret is another name for the Sea of Galilee.
Luke 5:8 - When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.
Same as Isaiah's response to God in Isaiah 6:3, 5. Points to deity of Christ, sinlessness, holiness, etc.
Luke 5:16-17 - And he withdrew himself into the wilderness and prayed.... And the power of the Lord was present to heal them.
Not coincidence, but connection. Prayer brings power.
Luke 5:24 - "But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power upon earth to forgive sins..."
"But that ye may know..." Miracles are always confirmatory signs of the message and the messenger. Same note at Matthew 11:2-5; Mark 2:10-11.
Luke 5:32 - I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Of course there is none righteous, Romans 3:10. Jesus' words indicate the resistance and inability of the self-righteous to trusting Christ.
Luke 5:36-39 - See notes at Matthew 9:16-17.
Luke 5:39 - No man also having drunk old wine straightway desireth new: for he saith, The old is better.
This verse unique to Luke. Old wine being fermented, deadens taste buds and kills desire for fresh juice. The ruler of the marriage feast in Cana desired the new wine Jesus made, proving that the former was not old wine - no alcohol involved at feast, John 2:9-10. In these parables, old wine is the Law and the new wine is the Grace of Jesus Christ. Enslavement to the Law deadens the taste for Grace.
VM
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Daily Notes in First Three Chapters of Luke
See my notes here that I posted at Christmas time for most notes in Luke 1.
Luke 1:3 - It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,
"having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first" - literally "having followed", that is, Luke investigated and traced down his information for his Gospel account, interviewing eye-witnesses, examining documentation, and so forth, going all the way back to "the very first," with John the Baptist's parents. "It seemed good" for him to write it because the Holy Spirit was inspiring it!
Luke 2:7 - And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
"Christ was content with a stable when He was born so that we could have a mansion when we die." - Anonymous
Luke 2:8 - And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
Some claim this proves the birth not in winter, but the shepherds abide in the fields year-round - still do. What else would they do, leave the sheep in the fields and go into town for a hotel room and let the wolves have their way? Besides, the inn was full! There is no way to prove it was winter and no way to rule it out.
Luke 2:11 - For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
An angel is the first to call Jesus "the Lord" after His birth. Undeniable Deity!
Luke 2:14 - Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Who were the angels worshipping? Jesus! Hebrews 1:6.
Luke 3:1 - Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituraea and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene...
T. Caesar, "Tiberius Claudius Nero" born 11/16/42 B.C. Ruled jointly with Augustus from A.D. 12 to Augustus' death in A.D. 14 and reigned from 8/19/14 to his death, 3/16/37 A.D. So the "fifteenth year" makes it A.D. 27, reckoning from Tiberius' first year as joint ruler, when Jesus began His public ministry around the age of 30 (Luke 3:23).
VM
Luke 1:3 - It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,
"having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first" - literally "having followed", that is, Luke investigated and traced down his information for his Gospel account, interviewing eye-witnesses, examining documentation, and so forth, going all the way back to "the very first," with John the Baptist's parents. "It seemed good" for him to write it because the Holy Spirit was inspiring it!
Luke 2:7 - And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
"Christ was content with a stable when He was born so that we could have a mansion when we die." - Anonymous
Luke 2:8 - And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
Some claim this proves the birth not in winter, but the shepherds abide in the fields year-round - still do. What else would they do, leave the sheep in the fields and go into town for a hotel room and let the wolves have their way? Besides, the inn was full! There is no way to prove it was winter and no way to rule it out.
Luke 2:11 - For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
An angel is the first to call Jesus "the Lord" after His birth. Undeniable Deity!
Luke 2:14 - Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Who were the angels worshipping? Jesus! Hebrews 1:6.
Luke 3:1 - Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituraea and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene...
T. Caesar, "Tiberius Claudius Nero" born 11/16/42 B.C. Ruled jointly with Augustus from A.D. 12 to Augustus' death in A.D. 14 and reigned from 8/19/14 to his death, 3/16/37 A.D. So the "fifteenth year" makes it A.D. 27, reckoning from Tiberius' first year as joint ruler, when Jesus began His public ministry around the age of 30 (Luke 3:23).
VM
Monday, February 27, 2012
Mine Own Familiar Friend
Psalm 41:9 - Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me.
Christ gives this as a prophecy of Himself and Judas Iscariot, the betrayor, John 13:8. As Christ gives it in the context of the footwashing at the Last Supper, it indicates that Judas partook of the Last Supper, contrary to the doctrine of Landmark Baptists and Baptist Briders who claim Judas departed before the ordinance was given.
By the way - and this is not a note for your Bible, just a side note related to this verse: The claim that Judas had already went out that night, after the meal but before the bread and cup were passed - this is one of the Landmark Baptists' and Baptist Briders' chief arguments for "closed communion" of local church members only. Visiting Christians (maybe from out of town or whatever) are not allowed to partake in those churches. I am not necessarily against practicing closed communion, but this argument in favor of it falls flat. Judas was present at the institution of the Lord's Table; the Gospel of Luke is clear on that (Luke 22:19-21) and this prophecy, quoted by the Lord Jesus in context, also indicates it.
VM
Christ gives this as a prophecy of Himself and Judas Iscariot, the betrayor, John 13:8. As Christ gives it in the context of the footwashing at the Last Supper, it indicates that Judas partook of the Last Supper, contrary to the doctrine of Landmark Baptists and Baptist Briders who claim Judas departed before the ordinance was given.
By the way - and this is not a note for your Bible, just a side note related to this verse: The claim that Judas had already went out that night, after the meal but before the bread and cup were passed - this is one of the Landmark Baptists' and Baptist Briders' chief arguments for "closed communion" of local church members only. Visiting Christians (maybe from out of town or whatever) are not allowed to partake in those churches. I am not necessarily against practicing closed communion, but this argument in favor of it falls flat. Judas was present at the institution of the Lord's Table; the Gospel of Luke is clear on that (Luke 22:19-21) and this prophecy, quoted by the Lord Jesus in context, also indicates it.
VM
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Baptism for Remission of Sins?
The "Church of Christ" related denominations ("Campbellites") teach that Acts 2:38 gives water baptism as the way to receive remission of sins.
Acts 2:38 - Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
And so is it "baptized...for the remission of sins" or not?
Mark 1:4 clears it up. "John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins."
Baptism is "baptism of repentance." The remission of sins is tied to repentance (see Luke 24:47) and baptism is simply a testimony that this repentance has taken place.
Noted at Mark 1:4 and cross referenced at Acts 2:38; Luke 24:47.
VM
Acts 2:38 - Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
And so is it "baptized...for the remission of sins" or not?
Mark 1:4 clears it up. "John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins."
Baptism is "baptism of repentance." The remission of sins is tied to repentance (see Luke 24:47) and baptism is simply a testimony that this repentance has taken place.
Noted at Mark 1:4 and cross referenced at Acts 2:38; Luke 24:47.
VM
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Notes on John the Baptist's Father
There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. - Luke 1:5.
"Of the course fo Abia" - of the priestly line of the sons of Aaron, I Chronicles 24:10, "Abijah"; one of the 24 courses, or rotations of priests into which David divided all the descendants of Aaron, to take their turns in the daily temple ministry. Each course would have to report to the temple at Jerusalem for their ministry at least two different times in the year, so there is no way to fix a date on this event (or to calculate dates for the births of John the Baptist or Christ from this event).
And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his course, According to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. - Luke 2:8-9.
Incense was burnt twice a day, every day, before the morning and evening sacrifice: Exodus 30:7-8; Exodus 40:17-33. Only the descendants of Aaron were to perform this ritual: Numbers 16; II Chronicles 26:16-21. Compare Hebrews 5:4.
"His lot" - of all the priests reporting for duty at the temple at any given time, lots were chosen to determine each man's duty. Some were to kill the sacrifice, some to burn it, some to sweep the ashes, some to burn the incense, etc. See Lightfoot's commentary for more on this.
And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense. - Luke 1:10.
Each day at the morning and evening sacrifice, there was the time of music, the time of incense, the time of sacrifice, etc. The incense was burned to picture the prayers of God's people arising to heaven, alluded to in Psalm 141:2; Revelation 8:3-4. The people were not allowed in the temple at this time (Number 16:40), so they were outside praying during the time of incense. Peter and John went to the temple grounds to pray during one of these times of prayer, at the evening sacrifice, Acts 3:1. They would have been gathered outside to pray when the incense was burned.
And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless. - Luke 1:22.
The people were expecting the usual and customary priestly blessing as he left the temple, Numbers 6:22-27. He is unable to give it.
Zacharias was struck not only dumb (mute) but also deaf. See Luke 1:62.
VM
"Of the course fo Abia" - of the priestly line of the sons of Aaron, I Chronicles 24:10, "Abijah"; one of the 24 courses, or rotations of priests into which David divided all the descendants of Aaron, to take their turns in the daily temple ministry. Each course would have to report to the temple at Jerusalem for their ministry at least two different times in the year, so there is no way to fix a date on this event (or to calculate dates for the births of John the Baptist or Christ from this event).
And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his course, According to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. - Luke 2:8-9.
Incense was burnt twice a day, every day, before the morning and evening sacrifice: Exodus 30:7-8; Exodus 40:17-33. Only the descendants of Aaron were to perform this ritual: Numbers 16; II Chronicles 26:16-21. Compare Hebrews 5:4.
"His lot" - of all the priests reporting for duty at the temple at any given time, lots were chosen to determine each man's duty. Some were to kill the sacrifice, some to burn it, some to sweep the ashes, some to burn the incense, etc. See Lightfoot's commentary for more on this.
And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense. - Luke 1:10.
Each day at the morning and evening sacrifice, there was the time of music, the time of incense, the time of sacrifice, etc. The incense was burned to picture the prayers of God's people arising to heaven, alluded to in Psalm 141:2; Revelation 8:3-4. The people were not allowed in the temple at this time (Number 16:40), so they were outside praying during the time of incense. Peter and John went to the temple grounds to pray during one of these times of prayer, at the evening sacrifice, Acts 3:1. They would have been gathered outside to pray when the incense was burned.
And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless. - Luke 1:22.
The people were expecting the usual and customary priestly blessing as he left the temple, Numbers 6:22-27. He is unable to give it.
Zacharias was struck not only dumb (mute) but also deaf. See Luke 1:62.
VM
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Luke 11:1 - Teach Us to Pray
Luke 11:1 - And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.
"Teach us to pray" is "Teach us how to pray." It is not "teach us what to pray." Notice Matthew 6:9 says "After this manner therefore pray ye." Not "in this formula" or "with these words" but "after this manner." This model prayer is not given to be recited (Matthew 6:7-8) but to be emulated. The difference between recitation and emulation is as subtle but as vast as the difference between the religious heathen and the child of God.
"Teach us to pray" is "Teach us how to pray." It is not "teach us what to pray." Notice Matthew 6:9 says "After this manner therefore pray ye." Not "in this formula" or "with these words" but "after this manner." This model prayer is not given to be recited (Matthew 6:7-8) but to be emulated. The difference between recitation and emulation is as subtle but as vast as the difference between the religious heathen and the child of God.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Psalm 27:4
Psalm 27:4 - One thing have I desired of the LORD....
"One thing." - See Luke 10:38-42, "One thing is needful"; Philippians 3:13-14, "This one thing I do." Mary of Bethany and Paul both in pursuit of the same one thing as David the Psalmist: ever closer communion with the Lord.
VM
"One thing." - See Luke 10:38-42, "One thing is needful"; Philippians 3:13-14, "This one thing I do." Mary of Bethany and Paul both in pursuit of the same one thing as David the Psalmist: ever closer communion with the Lord.
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