Luke 13:1-33 WEB

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 13:10-11

The Greek phrase kai idou ("and behold" in the NASB and untranslated in the NIV) suggests that Jesus may have suddenly become aware of the woman as He was speaking. [Note: Liefeld, "Luke," p. 971.] As usual, Luke noted the extent and duration of the affliction to stress the greatness of Jesus’ cure. Evidently a demon played some part in the woman’s suffering. This meant that Jesus’ healing involved overcoming supernatural as well as natural forces."There are two equal and opposite errors into... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 13:10-17

7. A sign of Jesus’ ability to effect change 13:10-17There are several thematic connections that tie this pericope with what has preceded and show its role in the development of Luke’s argument. Jesus had just called the nation to repentance (Luke 13:3; Luke 13:5). Now He showed that change was possible with His power. He had pictured Israel in need of fruit (Luke 13:6-8). Now He illustrated His restorative powers. He had called the people to believe in Him (Luke 12:54-59). Now He gave them a... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 13:12-13

Perhaps Jesus called the woman to Himself rather than going to her so everyone present would see what He would do. Again Jesus healed the woman with a word. His touch communicated compassion and linked the cause with the effect visually. Her recovery was instantaneous and she began glorifying God, the source of her blessing (cf. Luke 2:20; Luke 5:25-26; Luke 7:16; Luke 17:15; Luke 18:43; Luke 23:47; Acts 3:8-9). She recognized thereby that Jesus was God’s instrument of blessing. read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 13:14

As previously, Jesus’ works proved controversial and provided another opportunity for Him to teach. The synagogue official showed more concern for Sabbath observance then for human suffering (cf. the previous Sabbath controversies in Galilee [Matthew 12:9-13] and in Jerusalem [John 5:16]). Instead of praising God with the woman he criticized her and Jesus indirectly. Perhaps he felt safer addressing the people than Jesus. His advice to the assembled crowd amounted to keeping them from entering... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 13:15-16

Jesus’ argued from the lesser to the greater again. A person is much more important than an animal (cf. Luke 14:5). The Jews regarded women as less important then men. Jesus viewed her as a daughter of Abraham, a very exalted title that described a female descendant of the revered patriarch. Perhaps the Jews had denied this woman this title concluding that her affliction was due to some great sin that she had committed (cf. Luke 13:2-5). Jesus freed her from her alien master who had bound her... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 13:17

Jesus’ action caused a double reaction. His opponents felt humiliated because Jesus’ obviously had divine power and compassion, but they had been criticizing Him (cf. Isaiah 45:16). The multitudes rejoiced because they appreciated Jesus using His power for the welfare of the people despite their hypocritical leaders’ opposition (cf. Exodus 34:10).This miracle is a concrete example of Jesus’ authority and the truthfulness of His assessment of the spiritual condition of Israel and her... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 13:18-19

The parable of the mustard seed 13:18-19 (cf. Matthew 13:31-32; Mark 4:30-32)The kingdom of God is the messianic kingdom that the Old Testament predicted. It would be an earthly kingdom over which Messiah would rule for 1,000 years (Revelation 20:4-6). It is similar to a mustard seed in that it had a small beginning in the preaching of Jesus, but it will grow to be a very large entity. It will eventually encompass the whole earth and the entire human race (Psalms 2; et al.). Luke did not... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 13:18-21

1. Parables of the kingdom 13:18-21The connection with what has preceded that Luke’s "therefore" suggests is probably the reaction of the multitude (Luke 13:17). Since the multitude reacted positively to Jesus, He taught them about the coming messianic kingdom. His previous comments about coming judgment made this teaching appropriate.These parables occur in Matthew and Mark in a different context. Luke therefore may have reported the same teaching on another occasion, or he may have moved... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 13:18-35

E. Instruction about the kingdom 13:18-14:35The larger division of the Gospel that records Jesus’ ministry on the way to Jerusalem and the Cross continues with more teaching about the coming kingdom. The parables of the kingdom that begin this section (Luke 13:18-21) introduce this section. The difference in Jesus’ teaching in the present section is a matter of emphasis rather than a clear-cut change. The subtlety of this distinction is observable in that the commentators differ over where they... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 13:20-21

The parable of the yeast hidden in meal 13:20-21 (cf. Matthew 13:33)Jesus’ similar introduction of this parable (cf. Luke 13:18) suggests a similar point, but the fact that He gave a different parable implies a slightly different emphasis. Obviously the pervasive growth idea is present in both parables, but the second parable stresses the hidden nature of the transforming power more than the first one did. The idea of mysterious growth also carries over."It is perhaps worth noting also that... read more

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 13:10-11

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 13:10-17

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 13:12-13

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 13:14

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 13:15-16

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 13:17

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 13:18-19

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 13:18-21

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 13:18-35

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 13:20-21

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