Luke 9:32-44 KJV

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 9:32

This information is also unique to the third Gospel. Evidently the three disciples had been sleeping or had almost fallen asleep while Jesus was praying (Luke 9:29; cf. Luke 22:45). Thus they were not ready spiritually for what they experienced. If Jesus found it necessary to pray then, they should have followed His example. Their improper response comes out in the next verse. They apparently did not understand the significance of the discussion about Jesus’ exodus. The vision before them,... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 9:33

Peter appears to have wanted to prolong this great experience, but his suggestion was inappropriate. By offering to build three shelters Peter put Jesus on the same level as Moses and Elijah. Moreover by suggesting their construction he was perhaps unconsciously though nonetheless effectively promoting a delay of Jesus’ departure to Jerusalem. He naturally viewed Jerusalem as a place to avoid in view of the possibility of danger there. Peter may have thought that the kingdom had arrived and... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 9:34

The cloud was undoubtedly the shekinah, the visible vehicle for God’s localized presence during the wilderness wanderings (Exodus 13:21-22; Exodus 16:10; Exodus 24:16; Exodus 40:34-38). It would also accompany the Son of Man’s coming (Isaiah 4:5; Daniel 7:13). Its presence is another indication that the Second Coming is in view. The Greek word episkiazo ("overshadow," also in Luke 9:34 but translated "enveloped" in the NIV) translates the Hebrew word shakan in the Septuagint from which the term... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 9:35

For a second time God spoke from heaven identifying Jesus as His Son (cf. Luke 3:22). God’s words here also show that Jesus was God’s obedient Son and that He possessed divine authority. The words recall Psalms 2:7, Isaiah 42:1, and Deuteronomy 18:15. Thus this divine vindication identified Jesus as the Son of God, God’s chosen Servant, and the eschatological Prophet."Our culture desires to assemble a religious hall of honor from as many religious traditions as possible, all in honor of our... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 9:36

The scene ends with Jesus alone the center of the disciples’ attention. The disciples told no one what they had seen because Jesus told them to keep it quiet (Matthew 17:9; Mark 9:9). Luke simply recorded the fact and omitted the discussion about Elijah that followed (Matthew 17:10-13; Mark 9:10-13) thus highlighting Jesus’ authority.The major emphasis in Luke’s account of the Transfiguration is that the glorious Son of God must suffer. read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 9:37

Luke is the only Gospel writer who mentioned that the descent happened the day following the Transfiguration. This notation has the effect of contrasting the glorious manifestation on the mountain with the mundane world of sin and unbelief below. Some commentators thought that Luke’s comment implies that the Transfiguration happened at night, but that is an unnecessary supposition. read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 9:37-43

6. The exorcism of an epileptic boy 9:37-43a (cf. Matthew 17:14-20; Mark 9:14-29)The effect of Luke’s omission of the conversation Jesus had with the disciples about Elijah is clear. This healing appears as the work of the Son of God whom the Transfiguration presented."It is the Jesus who has been transfigured who now appears to help men at the foot of the mountain; what the disciples cannot do, he can do. He appears like a visitor from another world who has to put up with the unbelief of men."... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 9:38-40

Luke did not identify the boy’s condition as epilepsy, as Matthew did (Matthew 17:15). He probably wanted his readers to understand clearly that it resulted from demonic influence (Luke 9:42). Demons produced the symptoms of epilepsy in this boy, though not every case of epilepsy is the result of demon affliction, of course. Unfortunately through history some people have equated epilepsy with demon possession because of the similar symptoms. Doctor Luke described this boy’s symptoms more fully... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 9:41-42

Jesus’ statement to the father and the crowd (Luke 9:41) recalls Deuteronomy 32:20 where God rebuked the unbelieving Israelites in the wilderness. Jesus went on to express disappointment with these people’s lack of faith. By omitting the further conversation between Jesus and the father in which Jesus stressed the importance of faith in Him (cf. Mark 9:21-24), Luke focused attention on Jesus’ power. Luke also stressed Jesus’ compassion by noting that He gave the boy back to his father (Luke... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 9:43

In conclusion, Luke centered attention on the reaction of the crowd. Jesus’ miracle amazed (Gr. exeplesonto, cf. Luke 4:32) the people who recognized it as a demonstration of God’s great power (cf. Luke 5:25; Luke 7:16; Luke 7:18; Acts 2:11; Acts 19:17; 2 Peter 1:16).This sign should have convinced the crowd that Jesus was God. read more

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 9:32

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 9:33

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 9:34

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 9:35

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 9:36

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 9:37

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 9:37-43

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 9:38-40

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 9:41-42

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 9:43

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