The time will come when Israel will say to Christ, Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord (cf. KJV Luke 13:11 And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself. In some lands "fig trees" bear the early fruit under the leaves and the later fruit above the leaves. Our sins are often as dear to us as our children: we love them, hug them, cleave to them and delight in them. General acquaintance with Jesus won’t be enough in that terrible day (cp Mt 7:21-note Mt 7:22 23-note). At Qumran, CD 11.5–6 allowed travel up to two thousand cubits (three thousand feet) for pasturing (Marshall 1978: 558–59; Manson 1949: 275). Their roots, or motives, get intertwined with those of the fruit-bearing, and drink up that which should have gone to the fruit-making. Every unfruitful professor is a burden and a hindrance. In the 97 NT uses of didasko the meaning is virtually always to teach or instruct, although the purpose and content of the teaching must be determined from the context. (The Interpreter: Spurgeon's Devotional Bible), Henry Cowles adds that "Jesus answered, not to that question of curiosity, comparatively unimportant, but to a kindred one infinitely more vital—How can ye yourselves be saved!—Noticeably he directed this answer, not to that one person who put the question, but "to them"—to the masses who were about Him—the whole audience. Have you been spurned by others? Such is the privilege of every chosen one. Jesus is arguing that the woman’s relationship to Abraham, the man of God’s promise, makes her healing on the Lord’s day not wrong but appropriate, even necessary. Spurgeon - They shall be judged by their works. our Lord gives us a general caution against the way of the many in religion. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak” (Mark 14:38). Asphalt and concrete roads lead us to physical destinations. Between these two descriptions of the light Jesus says that the eye is the lamp of the body and that a good eye produces a fullness of this light. Jesus doesn’t say, “Stroll through the big door sometime when you’re not doing anything else and check it out.” He says, “Strive to enter by the narrow door.” Again, picture the Olympic athlete. Satan gave him fits physically. We need to be fruitful to be useful. Eerdmans). Church-going, bible-reading, careful financial giving, even time-tabled prayer do not make a man a good man. Luke 13:22–30 Are Just a Few Being Saved? Spurgeon introduces his sermon on this verse - THE precepts of our Lord Jesus Christ are dictated by the soundest wisdom. The point I want to consider is another one altogether. These indictments resulted in his removal from office and exile to Gaul (modern-day France). Amen! They seem to whisper, "More fruit," or less privilege. Ravenously hungry—cannot wait—lay hand on crusts and scraps of food. Jesus made this as clear as possible with the words, “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God” (Mark 10:25). 6:6-11), the disabled woman (Lk. It's crazy and wicked, but this is what happens when people reject God's truth. 24:20; Matt. Come, ye sinners, one and all, "Jesus called her to Him" (v. 12). Unemployment rates are now at 40% because of the water being shut off to the fanners. To be a Christian, it will cost a man the favor of the world. KJV: Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. The day will come when the Kingdom of God will surpass in glory the mightiest kingdoms of the earth, for it is the consequence of God’s sovereign action. “Enter by the narrow gate. It appears in reference to the setting up of the tabernacle (skēnē), but this is only in later literature (e.g., Ps 78:55). The Jews rejected Christ because they thought they were righteous and had no need for a Savior. (Zechariah 13:8-9), Luke quotes Ps 118:26 in reference to Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, As soon as He was approaching, near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the miracles which they had seen, shouting: “BLESSED IS THE KING WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD; Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”  (Lk 19:37-38-note). (2) Sorrow for sin can lead to repentance (2Cor 7:9-10), but the sorrow per se should NOT be confused with true repentance. The salvation of your eternal soul should not be a casual subject that is good for an occasional stimulating theological discussion! Those whose lives are tranquil likewise need to repent” (1989:145). 7:16; 1 Chr. Weeping and gnashing of teeth - This phrase is repeated 7 times in the Gospels most often in the book of Matthew which most commentators feel was directed primarily to a Jewish audience - Mt 8:12 Mt 13:42 Mt 13:50 Mt 22:13 Mt 24:51 Mt 25:30 Lk 13:28. God’s means of accomplishing His glorious purpose is through His people sowing the seed of the gospel. And I believe firmly that it is a most important one. Many of the oldest and most lasting poems in human history have been laments. More often aganakteo is used to describe an unrighteous indignation including that manifested by Jesus' own disciples (Mt 20:24 and Mk 10:41 = of the 10 indignant toward James and John, Mt 26:8 and Mk 14:4 = indignation as the "wasting" of expensive perfume anointing Jesus!) --Haines The Domination and Direction of the Wrong Crowd. Jesus said that when the Jews changed their attitude about the Lord, they would see Him again. But with whom are we to be continually contending and/or warring? 24:17; Isa. "Christ gave Himself a ransom for all" (1Co 6:20; 1Ti 2:6). Indignant (23)(aganakteo from ágan = very much + áchthos = pain, grief) is a verb which means to be oppressed in mind, to be grieved, to be resentful, to be aroused. They were also the first and the foremost objects of Jesus’ ministry. In view of Jesus' use of the phrase weeping and gnashing of teeth and its definite association with eternal punishment in hell in other NT passages, this place must refer to the hell. 3:2; Mk. You will not perish! John 7:52). 1:3). Began glorifying God - It is interesting that the woman’s gratitude is shown in her praising of God, not Jesus. Here is new opportunity and another chance. Several years ago a prominent underworld figure attended a large evangelistic crusade. I have encountered people who allow their dogs to come at me with their teeth bared, but when I defend myself, they get angry at me for threatening to harm their dogs! We must go in one by one, as in the turnstiles at a place of entertainment. Why should it be a hindrance? WHICH WAS MURDERED. Listen to Stephen's words and watch the reaction... "You men who are stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears are always resisting the Holy Spirit; you are doing just as your fathers did. It should read will not be able when once the Master of the house has risen up and shut the door. The Lord’s Prayer. To call Jesus Lord is to surrender to His sweet will, which speaks not of perfection but of the general direction of our life. They will come from east and west and from north and south - The "four corners" of the world. He spoke the word, laid His hands on her, and she was healed and gave glory to God! From start to finish, the Christian life is not an easy life. 12:1; Matt. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. (MNTC-Mt) (For more background discussion on leaven see Dr MacArthur's companion sermon The Power and Influence of Christ's Kingdom 2). and finally the ugly indignation of the hypocritical religious leaders (Mt 21:15, Lk 13:14). Your house is left to you desolate: These words “Seem to predict the coming destruction of Jerusalem by the Roman army in A.D. 70.” (Pate), d. You shall see Me no more till you say, “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD!” Jesus here revealed something of the conditions surrounding His Second Coming. Isaiah describes the Lord coming (13:9) in judgment upon Babylon (13:1) by using these same words, “For the stars of … A particular teaching within the Mishnah is called a midrash. Computer highways take us to places of the mind--information destinations that can enlighten, educate, and entertain us. The trees in the vineyard are judged by their works, those outside by their nature. In its primary application, the ‘strait gate’ may be taken to be the lowliness of the Messiah, and the consequent sharp contrast of His kingdom with Jewish high-flown and fleshly hopes. Their minds had been instructed by the Word (Luke 13:26), and their hearts had been stirred by His mighty works, but their wills were stubborn and would not submit to Him. Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God - This description underscores that the primary group Jesus addresses is the Jews, the nation of Israel. Luke 20:19  The scribes and the chief priests tried to lay hands on Him that very hour,  Jesus says that those who fail to enter the narrow door will have no power to enter once it is shut. (Mt 24:32, Mk 13:28, Mk 3:23, Lk 14:7). When man sets out to do the will of God he will hear from the Pharisees and the "foxes," to use our Lord's word for Herod, who intends to divert and destroy it. God forbid! 2:28; Mk. 6:7; Lk. They make a "profession" of faith in Christ. Before he was converted, John Wesley was an intensely religious young man. In context (vv. KJV Luke 13:9 And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down. He drew over to him both many of the Jews and many of the Gentiles. Thank God He does give us difficult things to do! “Sell your possessions, and give to the needy” (Luke 12:33-note). It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three pecks of flour - While leaven is often used in a negative sense (Lk 12:1, 1 Cor 5:6), in the present context leaven is used in a positive to convey the fact that the Kingdom of God would spread even as leaven spreads in dough until the entire loaf is leavened. It looked like Jesus lost, but He won through death and resurrection. For one thing, Satan was in the synagogue and He wanted to expose him and defeat him. Are you as convicted as I am? This is an appeal to the patience and long-suffering of God (cf Lam 3:22-23). They do not defend the orphan, nor does the widow’s plea come before them” (Isa. (Religion Versus Reality Luke 13:10-17), What a contrast this synagogue official is compared to another synagogue official named Jairus in Luke 8, And there came a man named Jairus, and he was an official of the synagogue; and he fell at Jesus’ feet, and began to implore Him to come to his house; 42 for he had an only daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying. And when Pilate, at the suggestion of the principal men amongst us, had condemned him to the cross, those that loved him at the first did not forsake him; for he appeared to them alive again the third day; as the divine prophets had foretold these and ten thousand other wonderful things concerning him. As the leaven does its work on the inside of the dough, our Lord works in our heart, changing us on the inside, which in turn, effects our behavior on the outside. Teaching - Was He just passing through or was He passing through with a purpose? There was then a small crop of winter figs that often remained until the spring. Ps. Gnashing (1030) (brugmos from brucho = grind, make sounds striking teeth together)(see gnashing teeth below) describes striking, grinding or biting of teeth together. You taught in our streets - Where? As John Piper says here in Luke 13:24 "the phrase 'strive to enter' means that entering is a battle.". 13:28-29; Mt. Let us set down that item last in our account. 1:5). 8:24; Lk. Outside there is “weeping and gnashing of teeth” (Luke 13:28). Used 5x in 5v in NAS = Lk 6:1; 13:22; 18:36; Ac 16:4; Ro 15:24-note. Here are awakening considerations, to enforce this exhortation. 4:43; Lk. John MacArthur - Jewish tradition taught that sinners-a term synonymous with Gentiles in their thinking-would spend eternity in the outer darkness of Gehenna. Come and take His free salvation! Lk 13:16) and (3) to call the reader to pay close attention (very similar to #1) so that one will listen, remember or consider. The reason is this--he believes that he is a good man if he carries out the correct acts and practices, no matter what his heart and his thoughts are like. To symbolize the break with their former life in Egypt, God commanded His people to eat only unleavened bread during the Feast of the Unleavened Bread, which began on Passover evening. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it” (Mt 7:13, 14-note). Jesus paid a debt He did not owe! Guzik gives a good summary of Jesus' argument noting that "Jesus gave several compelling reasons why it was appropriate to show her mercy, and more appropriate than helping a distressed animal. Gentile converts to Judaism were said to come under the wings of the Shekinah. Untie (3089)(luo) means to loose, release, dissolve. It says in effect "Listen up, all ye who would be wise in the ways of Jehovah!". This is true regarding our soul’s salvation. There is no believing in Jesus with a proud heart. Go away, leave here - Go away is a command in aorist imperative (Do this now! Of spiritual strife and exertion and conflict and self–denial and watching and warring they know literally nothing at all. And from God and Heaven wander! Luke 2:13-19. They believe that there is no future for the nation, though individual Jews will continue to come to faith in Christ and be incorporated into the church. 2:21; Rev. A Sunday School teacher once asked a class what was meant by the word "repentance." The weeping is that of inconsolable, never-ending wretchedness, and utter, everlasting hopelessness. And he spake also this parable — With a view to awaken them more effectually to a deep and serious repentance: A certain man had a fig-tree in his vineyard — And because it was planted in good soil, he came and sought fruit thereon — Having good reason to expect it. There glory without end shall be Matthew 7:21, 22 (note) Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven; but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven. They reject our Lord because they reject us. As Albert Barnes wisely said "False repentance dreads the consequences of sin; true repentance dreads sin itself.". Scripture. Indeed, the closing of the sinful hypocrite's mouth reminds me of Paul's words in Romans 3 regarding the effect of the Law which "is holy and righteous and good" (Ro 7:12-note)... Now we know that whatever the Law says, it speaks to those who are under the Law, that every mouth may be closed, (phrasso = "may be fenced in" so to speak) and all the world may become accountable (hupodikos from hupo = under + dike = judgment - so it means under sentence, condemned)  to God. Was made erect again (461)(anorthoo) from ana = up or again + orthoo = to erect, from orthos = right, upright, erect) means set upright, set straight again. —DE. Will perish (622)(apollumi from apo = away from or wholly + olethros = state of utter ruin <> ollumi = to destroy <> root of apollyon [Re 9:11] = destroyer) means to destroy utterly but not to annihilate, that is, not to cause to cease to exist. Jesus said to his disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane, “Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. Peter preached repentance [Acts 2:38, 3:19, 5:31] as did Paul [Acts 20:21, 26:20, cp Acts 11:18, cp Ro 2:4-note] and as did John [Rev 2:21-note]. The NET Note says that the statement that Jesus was proceeding on His way to Jerusalem "is the first of several travel notes in Luke's Jerusalem journey section of Luke 9–19 w. Luke 17:11 While He was on the way to Jerusalem, He was passing between Samaria and Galilee. Water seeds. At the very last moment, he suddenly opened his eyes and looked at the people in the room. This command is irresistible — we cannot evade it — we cannot brave it out — the boldest heart fails — the strongest body yields to God's "Cut it down!". I know who You are–the Holy One of God!” 25And Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be quiet, and come out of him!” 26Throwing him into convulsions, the unclean spirit cried out with a loud voice and came out of him. He realized that all the ants had done was to move one grain of sand at a time. 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