For the son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. And anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple luke 14. The parable of the great banquet is found in luke 14. This stern gospel was not inconsistent with jesus love. By chapter 14, luke has established a pattern of jesus freer. Luke says that there was an empirewide census during these years, specifically at the time when quirinius was in charge of syria. Luke 14 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Now it came to pass, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, that one of his disciples said to him, lord, teach us. The cure which our lord jesus wrought upon a man that had the dropsy, on the sabbath day, and his justifying himself therein against those who were offended at his doing it on that day, luke 14.
This suggests a more neutral relationship between the pharisees and jesus in lukes gospel. Luke 14 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Verses 119 except 2 are commonly read at nativity plays as part of celebrating christmas. A lesson of humility gives to those who were ambitious of the highest rooms. The word joy is mentioned more frequently in luke and similarly in john than in the two other gospels. His error, however, is not in overlooking such a confirmation of luke s words. What is the meaning of the parable of the great banquet luke. Revelation chapter 14 explained book of revelation each. This single unit will make it clear that disciples should count the cost of following jesus, because success will not come easily. Now it came to pass, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, that one of his disciples said to him, lord, teach us to pray, as john also taught his disciples. Jesus is the ideal man, the humandivine one, who came to seek and to save that which was lost. The cure which our lord jesus wrought upon a man that had the dropsy, on the sabbath day, and his justifying himself therein against those who were offended at his doing it on that day.
In this chapter lies the record of the emergence of john the baptist, the message he delivered luke 3. Your credit card wont be charged until the trial period is over. He responded to people seeking good seats by advising them to seek the lowest seat and to invite the least desirable guests 14. Jesus offered himself to all, but he also was honest from the very beginning of his preaching about what the journey would involve. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of luke in the bible new international version. This stresses that the gospel is good or joyful news. Luke 2 luke 8 luke 14 luke 20 luke 3 luke 9 luke 15 luke 21 luke 4 luke 10 luke 16 luke 22. Luke 14 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Luke chapter 17 king james version 1 then said he unto the disciples, it is impossible but that offences will come. Matthew chapters 12, matthew chapter 12 verses 4650, matthew chapter verses 5456, mark chapter 3 verses 35. That accords perfectly with the earliest tradition of the church which unanimously attributed this gospel to luke.
Now it happened, as he went into the house of one of the rulers of the pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath, that they watched him closely. This passage is unique to luke, though verses 2627 are like matthew 10. Study guide for luke 14 by david guzik blue letter bible. The next step is to choose a monthly or yearly subscription, and then enter your payment information. Luke 14 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Luke 14 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The public galilaean ministry of jesus begins, luke 4. Luke chapter 16 coffmans commentary of the new testament.
The unnamed author of luke names its recipient, theophilus, who is most likely a real but unknown person or could simply mean a fellow. The banquet is free, the invitation by grace, but acceptance carries with it responsibility. The gospel of luke and the book of acts are closely related. In between two great banquet parables, each declaring pure grace the great banquet and the prodigal son, is set a collection of sayings that speaks of the high cost of discipleship in clear and demanding terms luke 14. And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they watched him. It is the sabbath, and jesus is invited to a meal at the house of a leading pharisee. Now i want you kindly to turn to the next evangelist, in whose gospel you will. Philemon 24, who fits the profile of the author of these books. This chapter describes the events leading up to the birth of jesus. Luke with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The story in lukes gospel was told at a dinner that jesus attended. Paragraph and chapter divisions are not inspired, but they do aid us in identifying thought units.
The main subject of lukes presentation, though, is the person of the lord jesus as son of man, the. A man was going down from jerusalem to jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. What is your interpretation of verses 27 and 28 of luke. A lesson of humility gives to those who were ambitious of the highest rooms v. Sinners and outcasts saw the love prompting the bold call to discipleship, and. The context jesus healed a man with dropsy, leading to a sabbath controversy 14. Luke chapter 3 coffmans commentary of the new testament. If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sistersyes, even his own lifehe cannot be my disciple. New international version 1 jesus, full of the holy spirit, left the jordan and was led by the spirit into the wilderness, 2 where for forty days he was tempted by the devil.
The apostle paul seems to confirm this, distinguishing luke from those who were from the circumcision col. What is the meaning of the parable of the great banquet. The cure which our lord jesus wrought upon a man that had the. This does not mean, however, that they have no relevance to us. F25 he evidently overlooked the fact that in that same chapter matthew 23. Luke 1 is the first chapter of the gospel of luke in the new testament of the christian bible.
And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy. Luke is alone among the new testament writers in associating the preaching of john with a call from god. With 80 verses, it is one of the longest chapters in the new testament. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. The universality of christs service is most apparent in the key verse in luke 19. It contains an account of jesus s birth and an incident from his childhood.
Biblical interpretation is a rational and spiritual process that attempts to understand an ancient inspired. Study the bible online using commentary on luke 14 and more. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. As with the other 3 gospels, the title is derived from the authors name. It is said also at verse 7 of that chapter, that this was done because there was no room in the inn, for by an inn is signified a place of instruction, as also in luke 10. David guzik commentary on luke 14, in which jesus eats with a pharisees. Luke 14 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new. It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order. Luke refers to annas as high priest at this time but see jn 18. The gospel of luke book summaries, test preparation.
Luke 14 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Much like the parable of the persistent friend in luke 11. The cure which our lord jesus wrought upon a man that had the dropsy, on the sabbath day, and his justifying himself therein against those who were offended at his doing it on that day v. Therefore, this study guide commentary is designed to help the student analyze the structure of each literary unit by paragraphs. It is especially beautiful to see that the gospel begins and ends with this joy luke 1. Luke 14 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Written by the same author and for the same purpose, both were addressed to a christian named theophilus and were designed for the purpose of presenting to him a complete and well authenticated narrative of the early history of the christian movement. Luke 10, new international version niv the bible app. It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee. Luke 14 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Luke bible book with full chapters new international.
His error, however, is not in overlooking such a confirmation of lukes words. Ask the lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. The words saviour, salvation and to save are mentioned especially frequently with luke. A lesson of humility gives to those who were ambitious of the highest rooms, luke 14. Luke 2 is the second chapter of the gospel of luke in the new testament. To seal this matter completely, lets look at some parallel materials which prove our point. Read all of luke 14 some moral details are unfolded in the next chapter 14. He had apparently invited all the prominent people to his.
Gospel of luke explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Luke 14 new international version niv jesus at a pharisees house 14 one sabbath, when jesus went to eat in the house of a prominent pharisee, he was being carefully watched. It is extremely significant that this passage is addressed to large crowds. Luke is the only person, among the colleagues paul mentions in his own epistles col.
Jesus returned in the power of the spirit into galilee being more abundantly strengthened after his conflict. Paragraph and chapter divisions are not inspired, but they do aid us in. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. It is similar to the parable of the wedding feast matthew 22. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry.
The gospel of the gentiles previous page next page. With this very short subunit in the journey section, jesus attention turns almost totally to his disciples. I pray that as you have traveled through the chapters of lukes gospel the light has. Luke 14 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Jesus had just healed a man with dropsy and taught a brief lesson on serving others. His authorship is supported by the uniform testimony of early christian writings e. Interpretation must move from a deductive approach of the whole to an inductive approach to the parts. By process of elimination, pauls dear friend luke, the doctor col 4. And there went out a fame of him through all the region now that he was come, the fame of the miracles which he had performed in jerusalem at the passover, and. In the gospel story there are seven incidents in which jesus healed on the sabbath day.