9:1-6 This is somewhat of an odd event. No way to know where all the disciples go, how long they’re gone or what Jesus does during their absence. It could be that this is a rehearsal for what they’ll be called to do after the ascension. Jesus gives them a mini-great commission and sends them […]
1-3 Jesus continues the mission that He laid out in 4:43 – He is here to preach the good news of the kingdom of God. The Messiah is here, and God’s kingdom will be established through Him – both now to a limited extent and in the future to the fullest. Luke helpfully explains how […]
5:1-11 Nothing random or coincidental about Jesus being around the boats of Peter, Andrew, James and John. He clearly seeks them out. The miracle Jesus performs is perfectly appropriate for the four fisherman – He meets them where they live. Peter’s response (vs 8) shows he knows he’s in the presence of God. It’s the […]
Overview Luke is a Gentile (or most likely a Gentile – see Col 4:10-14) writing not as an eyewitness but based on others’ eyewitness accounts. Luke is a physician (Col 4:14). It’s interesting to consider how this affects his writing about Jesus’ miracles and healings. Luke likely has a unique perspective on Jesus’ role as […]
The story of Jesus healing the man born blind is an actual event that illustrates Jesus’ claim to be the light of the world (8:12, 9:5). It shows the stark contrast between those who accept and walk in His light and those who reject it (1:4-5). One who is born blind is made to see […]
Reasons to study the Old TestamentThe Old Testament points us to Christ. It gives us the historical background to the coming of the Messiah, including His ancestral line and God working through historical events to bring His birth to pass. The Old Testament also tells us about God. We get to see how God works […]
Habakkuk’s final response to God’s words of impending judgment is a prayer. He is done arguing and done questioning. He accepts God’s explanation that He will use the Babylonians to judge Judah and then judge the Babylonians themselves for their sin. He knows evil times are coming but is willing to trust the ultimate Author […]
As his final act before he dies, Moses pronounces a blessing on (almost) each of the twelve tribes of Israel. In making this his last act, he hearkens back to the blessing Jacob – on his death bed – gave to each of his sons over four hundred years ago. Moses blesses each of the […]
After 120 years (assuming the number is literal) of an amazing life, Moses reaches the end. God told him he would die before Israel entered the land, and the time to enter the land is here. He has instructed the people and blessed them and commissioned their new leader, so there is nothing more he […]
In the middle of commissioning Joshua in Chapter 31, God says something very interesting to Moses. He tells him in verses 16-18 that after Moses dies the people will forsake God and will be punished with many evils and troubles. Then in verse 19 He says, “Now therefore, write this song for yourselves, and teach […]
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