Growing In Understanding: Luke 18:31-34
“31) Then He took the twelve aside and said to them, “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and all things which are written through the prophets about the Son of Man will be accomplished. 32) For He will be handed over to the Gentiles, and will be mocked and mistreated and spit upon, 33) and after they have scourged Him, they will kill Him; and the third day He will rise again.” 34) But the disciples understood none of these things, and the meaning of this statement was hidden from them, and they did not comprehend the things that were said.” Luke 18:31-34
It was getting late in the public ministry of Jesus. The hour of His crucifixion was approaching. He had forewarned His disciples many times about His coming arrest, scourging, crucifixion and resurrection, but it had not registered with them.
He again appealed to the Old Testament prophesies about His suffering, but they were blinded to the truth. It wasn’t until after Pentecost that their eyes were really opened. That is evident in their writings. One of the primary ministries of the Holy Spirit is teaching.
In Ephesians 1:17-18, Paul prayed for believers to have a spirit of wisdom and revelation into the knowledge of Jesus Christ. He wanted the eyes of their heart to be opened into all aspects of the Christian life.
I pray this often over myself, my family and others. Many suffer from spiritual blindness. Illuminating the Word of God is one of the primary ministries of the Holy Spirit.
I welcome the Holy Spirit as my teacher. Every day is a learning and discovery process into new insights of the glorious riches of Christ and manifold treasures of the Christian life.
Do not assume you know it all. My 52 years of walking with Jesus and studying His Word has barely cracked the surface of understanding the riches of His glory. Every day is a new treasure hunt.
Insights build upon insights. Truth is accumulative. The Holy Spirits role as teacher never ends. Obedience to known truth opens the door to new revelation. Faith grows accordingly.
Jesus didn’t send the disciples out because they had arrived. He launch them on a life long journey of study, learning, service and obedience. Every believer is a work in progress.
Never stop or become stale. Don’t try to live on yesterday’s manna. Don’t drift or coast. Push your growth and learning process. Invite the Holy Spirit to teach and stretch you. Stay within the boundaries of Scripture. Be willing to learn from those in other theological camps. Search the Scriptures daily.
Most important; follow Jesus and enjoy the journey.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
“31) Then He took the twelve aside and said to them, “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and all things which are written through the prophets about the Son of Man will be accomplished. 32) For He will be handed over to the Gentiles, and will be mocked and mistreated and spit upon, 33) and after they have scourged Him, they will kill Him; and the third day He will rise again.” 34) But the disciples understood none of these things, and the meaning of this statement was hidden from them, and they did not comprehend the things that were said.” Luke 18:31-34
It was getting late in the public ministry of Jesus. The hour of His crucifixion was approaching. He had forewarned His disciples many times about His coming arrest, scourging, crucifixion and resurrection, but it had not registered with them.
He again appealed to the Old Testament prophesies about His suffering, but they were blinded to the truth. It wasn’t until after Pentecost that their eyes were really opened. That is evident in their writings. One of the primary ministries of the Holy Spirit is teaching.
In Ephesians 1:17-18, Paul prayed for believers to have a spirit of wisdom and revelation into the knowledge of Jesus Christ. He wanted the eyes of their heart to be opened into all aspects of the Christian life.
I pray this often over myself, my family and others. Many suffer from spiritual blindness. Illuminating the Word of God is one of the primary ministries of the Holy Spirit.
I welcome the Holy Spirit as my teacher. Every day is a learning and discovery process into new insights of the glorious riches of Christ and manifold treasures of the Christian life.
Do not assume you know it all. My 52 years of walking with Jesus and studying His Word has barely cracked the surface of understanding the riches of His glory. Every day is a new treasure hunt.
Insights build upon insights. Truth is accumulative. The Holy Spirits role as teacher never ends. Obedience to known truth opens the door to new revelation. Faith grows accordingly.
Jesus didn’t send the disciples out because they had arrived. He launch them on a life long journey of study, learning, service and obedience. Every believer is a work in progress.
Never stop or become stale. Don’t try to live on yesterday’s manna. Don’t drift or coast. Push your growth and learning process. Invite the Holy Spirit to teach and stretch you. Stay within the boundaries of Scripture. Be willing to learn from those in other theological camps. Search the Scriptures daily.
Most important; follow Jesus and enjoy the journey.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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