Tensions Build: Luke 11:14-16
“14) And He was casting out a demon, and it was mute; when the demon had gone out, the mute man spoke; and the crowds were amazed. 15) But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the ruler of the demons.” 16) Others, to test Him, were demanding of Him a sign from heaven.” Luke 11:14-16
These three verses are transitional. As the narrative in the Gospel of Luke moves forward, Luke begins to highlight more of the critics of Jesus. These three short verses sets the stage for detailed teaching by Jesus on some very important subjects.
When He cast out a demon, some accused Him of doing it by Beelzebul, the ruler of demons. That required a response. Others were demanding a sign from heaven. Critics are never satisfied.
Not one of them could cast out demons or perform miracles. Not one of them could heal the sick, cleanse leprosy, raise the dead, calm the sea or feed multitudes with a few fish and a few loaves of bread.
The ministry of Jesus had broken 400 years of silence from God. His ministry was on the level of what God had done through Moses in terms of signs and wonders. God was speaking. It was time for people to listen.
Critics always run interference. They defend their bias. They are not searching for truth or looking for answers. They are blind, judgmental and divisive. Their goal is to create confusion
Reading the four Gospels presents the case that Jesus Christ was extraordinary. He was more than a mere man. He was the Son of God. He was announcing the dawn of something very special for humanity. Set aside time to read and study the four Gospels.
By this point in the Gospel of Luke, Jesus was into His final stretch of earthy ministry. The Mount of Transformation was already past. Tensions were building. Watch carefully what happens.
Jesus catapults off the accusations of these critics to launch into one of the longest recorded teachings of His ministry. His response encompasses the balance of Luke chapter 11, and over the next few days spills into two more chapters.
Get ready, Jesus is about to get very direct and cover some amazing topics. He starts by exposing Satan and the kingdom of darkness.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
“14) And He was casting out a demon, and it was mute; when the demon had gone out, the mute man spoke; and the crowds were amazed. 15) But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the ruler of the demons.” 16) Others, to test Him, were demanding of Him a sign from heaven.” Luke 11:14-16
These three verses are transitional. As the narrative in the Gospel of Luke moves forward, Luke begins to highlight more of the critics of Jesus. These three short verses sets the stage for detailed teaching by Jesus on some very important subjects.
When He cast out a demon, some accused Him of doing it by Beelzebul, the ruler of demons. That required a response. Others were demanding a sign from heaven. Critics are never satisfied.
Not one of them could cast out demons or perform miracles. Not one of them could heal the sick, cleanse leprosy, raise the dead, calm the sea or feed multitudes with a few fish and a few loaves of bread.
The ministry of Jesus had broken 400 years of silence from God. His ministry was on the level of what God had done through Moses in terms of signs and wonders. God was speaking. It was time for people to listen.
Critics always run interference. They defend their bias. They are not searching for truth or looking for answers. They are blind, judgmental and divisive. Their goal is to create confusion
Reading the four Gospels presents the case that Jesus Christ was extraordinary. He was more than a mere man. He was the Son of God. He was announcing the dawn of something very special for humanity. Set aside time to read and study the four Gospels.
By this point in the Gospel of Luke, Jesus was into His final stretch of earthy ministry. The Mount of Transformation was already past. Tensions were building. Watch carefully what happens.
Jesus catapults off the accusations of these critics to launch into one of the longest recorded teachings of His ministry. His response encompasses the balance of Luke chapter 11, and over the next few days spills into two more chapters.
Get ready, Jesus is about to get very direct and cover some amazing topics. He starts by exposing Satan and the kingdom of darkness.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
