The Greatest Sign: Luke 11:29-30
“29) As the crowds were increasing, He began to say, “This generation is a wicked generation; it seeks for a sign, and yet no sign will be given to it but the sign of Jonah. 30) For just as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites, so will the Son of Man be to this generation.” Luke‬ ‭11‬:‭29‬-‭30‬
The conversation about the sign of Jonah goes back to Luke 11:16; “And others to test Him, were demanding a sign from heaven.” Jesus was about to obligate them and grant an amazing sign.
Mathew 12:38-41 covers this same exchange. It related to Jonah being three days and three nights in the great fish, so also Jesus would be three days and nights in the heart of the earth.
His coming death, burial and resurrection would be the greatest sign of His true identity. This also fulfilled the typology of Genesis 22 and the prophesies of Psalm 22 and Isaiah 53. (There were many other Old Testament prophecies fulfilled by Jesus Christ as well)
Romans 1:4 says He was declared to be the Son of God with power by the resurrection from the dead. He did indeed give them a great sign from heaven.
It was the resurrection that separated Jesus Christ from every other religious leader. This sign validated His entire ministry and established the gospel. (See John 3:16-17)
It is impossible to study the life and ministry of Jesus Christ and remain neutral. He performed many signs and wonders, the greatest of which was His death, burial and resurrection for the redemption of humanity.
I beg you not to remain undecided. “Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved.” (Acts 16:31)
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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