Preaching Commentary
Textual Overview
The Gospel of Luke has a clear narrative path that begins with links to Israel’s past and God’s promises to her. Those promises are now going to be fulfilled in the life, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus. A new kingdom is to be inaugurated and Jesus will be its king.
The first nine chapters demonstrate in Jesus’ words and deeds the nature of his kingdom. Healings, exorcisms, sermons and parables and miraculous healings are active, visible descriptions of a kingdom where, in the words of Rev. 21:4:
He [Jesus] will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.
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Discussion Questions
Jesus promises fire…fire of purification…fire of judgment…fire of the presence of God…fire of calling. Which of those descriptions of fire most describes your life as a disciple?
The baptism that Jesus refers to in verse 50 is his own death on the cross and it distresses him that it hasn’t already happened. What does Luke 12:50 tell you about Jesus — his heart and what drives him?
How do you resolve what seem to be competing promises, i.e., that Jesus will bring peace on earth and…
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