Jesus Captures the Headlines: Luke 9:7-9
“7) Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was happening; and he was greatly perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead, 8) and by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the prophets of old had risen again. 9) Herod said, “I myself had John beheaded; but who is this man about whom I hear such things?” And he kept trying to see Him.” Luke 9:7-9
The report about Jesus was spreading far and wide. It included not only His message but also His miracles. In this respect His ministry eclipsed that of John the Baptist. It is not recorded that John performed any miracles. John’s ministry was to prepare the way for the Messiah.
John was the last of the Old Testament prophets. Jesus was about to launch the New Covenant. His work on the cross was about to atone for the sins of all mankind. John proclaimed that the ministry of Jesus would include both salvation from sin and the baptism ministry of the Holy Spirit. (See John 1:19-36)
The report about Jesus was spreading to the point that even Herod the tetrarch heard about Him. He was seeking opportunity to see Him. Everyone had a theory about Jesus. According to Matthew 14:1-2, Herod held the view that John the Baptist had risen from the dead and that explained His miraculous powers.
So what is our takeaway from this text? Jesus had become the leading news story. Everyone was talking about Him. His ministry was open for all to see and hear. Even secular historians of the day were moved by His story. He totally captured the headlines!
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoSev Global
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“7) Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was happening; and he was greatly perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead, 8) and by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the prophets of old had risen again. 9) Herod said, “I myself had John beheaded; but who is this man about whom I hear such things?” And he kept trying to see Him.” Luke 9:7-9
The report about Jesus was spreading far and wide. It included not only His message but also His miracles. In this respect His ministry eclipsed that of John the Baptist. It is not recorded that John performed any miracles. John’s ministry was to prepare the way for the Messiah.
John was the last of the Old Testament prophets. Jesus was about to launch the New Covenant. His work on the cross was about to atone for the sins of all mankind. John proclaimed that the ministry of Jesus would include both salvation from sin and the baptism ministry of the Holy Spirit. (See John 1:19-36)
The report about Jesus was spreading to the point that even Herod the tetrarch heard about Him. He was seeking opportunity to see Him. Everyone had a theory about Jesus. According to Matthew 14:1-2, Herod held the view that John the Baptist had risen from the dead and that explained His miraculous powers.
So what is our takeaway from this text? Jesus had become the leading news story. Everyone was talking about Him. His ministry was open for all to see and hear. Even secular historians of the day were moved by His story. He totally captured the headlines!
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoSev Global
Sent from my iPhone
