EXEGESIS: LUKE 4:14-44. Giving great honor to those who are distinguished. For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have, Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish. For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, whether he have wherewith to complete it? Luke 14:33. This Sunday Jesus begins his public ministry by proclaiming release (aphesis) to captives and the oppressed. They can do this in two ways: (1) They can consider the facts. With this word to the host, Jesus pinpointed the third of three distortions, or reverse ethics, which marked the conduct of his hearers. And the servant came and told his lord these things. Perhaps, I should say, just one other person—the man who was afflicted with a strange-sounding ailment known as “dropsy” (verse 2). Jesus replies that the greatest is the one who welcomes a child in his name. A little later, Jesus would return to this same subject by relating the story of the Pharisee and the publican (Luke 18:9ff); but here he announced the eternal ethic of humility. "[31] As this had not yet been accomplished at the time of this parable, it is clear that the parable was prophetic at this point, moving altogether beyond the narrow circle of Israel, either of its leaders or its less noble classes. Luke 14. 4. Both are true. Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready. Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace. All of the details of this parable and the one following are inert factors. And behold, there was before him a certain man that had the dropsy. "The only restriction upon those feasts was that the food had to be cooked the day before."[6]. First, as Barclay said, "Jesus never refused any man's invitation to hospitality, ... and never abandoned hope of men. Jesus in Galilee. [20] John Wesley, Notes on the New Testament (Naperville, Illinois: Alec. Notwithstanding the obscurity of the place, he observed, in walking forward, something that sparkled a little: supposing it to be some precious stones, he put his hand on the place, and taking up something, touched it with his tongue, and found it to be salt. The man who can take such an advantage over one of his own guests must have a baseness of soul, and a fellness of malice, of which, we would have thought, for the honor of human nature, that devils alone were capable. The parable had an application to Israel. Luke 14, William Barclay's Daily Study Bible, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the New Testament, the result of Barclay's dedicated work The condemned man would carry the beam (to which he would later be tied or nailed) to the place of execution. And another said, I have married a wife and therefore I cannot come. 16, Luke II, p. 24. A word list at the end explains words with a *star by them. The truly difficult part of the requirement in view here is in the words, "yea, and his own life also," Loving the Lord more than self is the plan of salvation. The man giving the feast here moved to a wider circle than before; and this corresponds to the call of the publicans, harlots, and others of those classes despised by the leaders of Israel. The application of this parable is not restricted to the immediate situation of Israel's rejection of Christ, for it is also descriptive of men in all ages who place personal, selfish desires above the kingdom obligations in Christ. This verse clearly shows that Jesus had in mind the instruction of his audience in how to lay up treasures in heaven. We may not be too certain, however, that the commentators have fully understood what Jesus meant here. The Master of the messianic banquet was indeed before them, and he was confronted with the harsh necessity of demoting the proud, arrogant, and unspiritual priests from the chief seats they had usurped and conveying them to "publicans and harlots" instead, such persons being more honorable than the usurpers. Geldenhuys affirmed that this verse does not deny either a resurrection of the wicked or the fact of its being simultaneous with the resurrection in view here. Despite this, these words are a favorite text of the persecutor and inquisitor. cit., p. 397. For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper. (2) They can look at the lives and achievements of others which exceed their own in excellence and glory. Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and asketh conditions of peace. The first invitation (Luke 14:16) was the call of the Hebrews to be the chosen people and to receive the promises made to Abraham. "[13] This is not therefore the usual type of parable with clear analogies. Jesus had just healed a man with dropsy and taught a brief lesson on serving others. Commentary on Luke 14:1, 7-14. Let it only be considered what violence and persecution can do towards producing such an inward conviction. He that will be a true disciple of Jesus Christ shall require no less than the mighty power of God to support him; as both hell and earth will unite to destroy him. 14 One Sabbath, when Jesus went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee, he was being carefully watched. Salt therefore is good: but even if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be seasoned? Significantly, Jesus answered not the words of his watchers, but their thoughts. It will be updated to the new version soon.] "This time the master of the house invites to his banquet the Gentiles. 4 But they remained silent "[36] What Jesus did in the next paragraph strongly suggests what Jesus did to that great throng in Capernaum who had followed him after the miracle of feeding the five thousand; and what was that? Commentary on Luke 14:15-24 (Read Luke 14:15-24) In this parable observe the free grace and mercy of God shining in the gospel of Christ, which will be food and a feast for the soul of a man that knows its own wants and miseries. And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy. Luke wrote two books of the *New Testament (NT). Raphelius, on Mark 3:2, has proved from a variety of authorities that this is a frequent meaning of the word: - clam et insidiose observare, quid alter agat - to observe privately and insidiously what another does. A decent humility on the part of the ruling priesthood would have saved them the shame which came upon them. The great London preacher, Spurgeon, made these the sum and all of true faith. p. 415. Countless thousands of people were following Jesus, but the vast majority of them had no practical understanding of what following Jesus actually entailed. Persecution for conscience' sake, that is, inflicting penalty upon men merely for their religious principles or worship, is plainly founded on a supposition that one man has a right to judge for another in matters of religion, which is manifestly absurd, and has been fully proved to be so by many excellent writers of our Church. Luke 4:14-16. Luke was a doctor (Colossians 4:14). "The invitation will therefore be continued, and consequently the history of our race prolonged, until that number be reached."[34]. The occasion is a wedding banquet for a son in Matthew, a "great banquet" in Luke. Commentary on Luke 4:14-30 View Bible Text . Luke 14:3 And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day? On this blessed day, let every man eat his bread with gladness and singleness of heart, praising God. (25-35)1-6 This Pharisee, as well as others, seems to have had an ill design in entertaining Jesus at his house. The governor finding in the morning that the treasury had been broken open, and that nothing was carried off, ordered it to be published, that "Whoever the robber was who had broke open the treasury, if he declared himself, he should be freely pardoned, and that he should not only receive no injury, but should be received into the good graces of the governor." Commentary for Luke 14 . Lesson 68: Jesus the Confronter (Luke 14:1-14) Related Media. 5, Luke, p. 276. Luke 14:4 And they held their peace. A parable ... "This word PARABLE is an elastic word. 1. Luke 14 – Feasts and Invitations A. Healing on the Sabbath. But when thou makest a feast, bid the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind. Now there went with him great multitudes: and he turned and said unto them, If any man cometh unto me, and hateth not his own father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also he cannot be my disciple. Luke, "the beloved physician" was no apostle and probably no Jew either (compare Colossians 4:11; Colossians 4:14; the Jewish-Christian brothers are mentioned especially in verse 11 and we may conclude, therefore, that Luke and Demas, the co-workers mentioned in verse 14 , were heathen-Christians). And the servant said, Lord, what thou didst command is done, and yet there is room. For a more detailed study of the salt metaphor, see my Commentary on Matthew, Matthew 5:13. 2 There in front of him was a man suffering from abnormal swelling of his body. One main lesson is emphasized in these scriptures: the nature and influence of true discipleship. And they could not answer again unto these things. In analyzing the Parable of the Great Supper (Luke 14:15-24), we must consider the two parables that precede it: the Parables of the Ambitious Guest (verses 7-11) and the Feast (verses 12-14).Although all three are spoken at the same time in the same house, Jesus describes three different occasions: a wedding, a feast, and a great supper. And they all with one consent began to make excuse. And he took him, and healed him, and let him go. It is similar to the Parable of the Wedding Feast (Matthew 22:1-14), but with some significant differences. We hear the setting for the story in 14:1. Luke 14:15-24. It is similar to the Parable of the Wedding Feast (Matthew 22:1-14), but with some significant differences. The great supper = God's kingdom, Many = the IsraelitesSIZE>MONO>. International Bible Lesson Commentary . This is even more than Paul wrote. International Bible Lesson. Trench explained what was probably in the mind of that guest who thus spoke in Jesus' presence: Such a carnal view of God's kingdom was wrong, of course; but there was an even greater wrong in the assumption of the guest that himself and all the other Jews would enjoy such a messianic banquet to the exclusion of all others, especially Gentiles. He stunned them with that metaphor of eating flesh and drinking his blood (John 6:52f). Not only Christian psychologists, but also many popular Bible teachers, emphasize that you must learn to love and accept yourself before you can truly love God and love others. [10] Charles L. Childers, op. Boles' comment on this is: "It is far better to give to relieve the distressed than to set a feast to those who do not need it. II, Luke, p. 239. And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room. Let it ever be the glory of the Protestant Church, and especially of the Church of England, that it discountenances and abhors all persecution on a religious account; and that it has diffused the same benign temper through that State with which it is associated. It has been often noted that there was really no compelling reason behind any of the excuses. In the light of this, who is truly a disciple of Jesus? And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath, or not? EXEGESIS: LUKE 4:14-44. But he said unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and he bade many. You can find the best commentary on Luke for you using the tools on the right side. Only twenty-four years previously, about A.D. 6, "The Romans crucified hundreds of followers of the rebel, Judas the Gaulonite ... Crucifixion was a common spectacle both before and after that date. Many other people were there, too—important people as well as people who were hoping to become important. Jesus Heals on the Sabbath. The cross was not an implement of irritation or inconvenience. It appears that the guest list was made up of all the prominent Pharisees, and few others. "[38] The Saviour's teaching here is that the endeavor should be attempted in full view of the enormous cost of it. This section of Luke (Luke 14:1-17:10) is made up practically altogether of "material which Luke alone reports. Jesus at a Pharisee’s House. Luke 14:1-24.HEALING OF A DROPSICAL MAN, AND MANIFOLD TEACHINGS AT A SABBATH FEAST. Every soul that contemplates the terms of discipleship as outlined here must fall on his knees and say, "Lord, I am a disciple; help me to be a disciple." Because God is concerned about our daily lives, Jesus expressed His concern about the ordinary and practical aspects of daily living as well as the deeper and more profound truths about God. To refuse the second invitation was an insult, equivalent among the Arab tribes to a declaration of war."[27]. All found some pretence to put off their attendance. 2. man before him--not one of the company, since this was apparently before the guests sat down, and probably the man came in hope of a cure, though not expressly soliciting it [DE WETTE].. 7-11. a parable--showing that His design was not so much to inculcate mere politeness or … The first said unto him, I have bought a field, and I must needs go out and see it; I pray thee have me excused. Luke’s account of Jesus visit to the synagogue at Nazareth is based on Mark 6:1-6 (as is Matthew 13:54-58), but there are significant differences that transform Luke’s account into a different story with a different purpose. Hence, the situation demands that an ambassage be sent and peace negotiated, and with whom? 2. man before him--not one of the company, since this was apparently before the guests sat down, and probably the man came in hope of a cure, though not expressly soliciting it [DE WETTE].. 7-11. a parable--showing that His design was not so much to inculcate mere politeness or … 1 One Sabbath, when Jesus went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee, he was being carefully watched. is posted each Saturday before the lesson is scheduled to be taught. This renewal of the invitation (Luke 14:17) through Christ and his apostles was the final call of Israel to the feast of the kingdom of God. "3rd. To eat bread on the Sabbath day - But why is it that there should be an invitation or dinner given on the Sabbath day? "Whose Banquet is it Anyway?" And what an overwhelming cost that is! Ignoring those who are ordinary or “defective.” Seating charts that are set up to emphasize the high status of some and the lower status of others. website. EXEGESIS: LUKE 14:1-6. Whereas in Matthew Christians are viewed as "the salt of the earth," here it is the spirit of renunciation and sacrifice within Christians which is the salt. In the first (Luke 9:46-50), Jesus’ disciples begin arguing who will be the greatest. I pray thee have me excused. They all began to make excuse — One of them pleads only his own will, I go: another, a pretended necessity, I must needs go: the third, impossibility, I cannot come: all of them want the holy hatred mentioned Luke 14:26. Confiding in the promise of Dirhem, Yacoub appeared. "[42], This passage has no bearing whatever upon the doctrine of the final perseverance of the saints, or impossibility of apostasy; but that does not prevent the allegation that it does. So then every one of you This clause shows what is meant by the calculation of expenses, with which Christ enjoins his followers to begin: it is to lead them to consider that they must forsake all In vain do persons who are delighted with an easy, indolent life, and with exemption from the cross, undertake a profession of Christianity. Jesus at a Pharisee’s House (). And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple. [21] H. Leo Boles, Commentary on Luke (Nashville: Gospel Advocate Company, 1940), p. 285. [4] J. S. Lamar, The New Testament Commentary, Vol. especially when one considers at what an expense it is gained. September 1, 2013. The context plainly proves that this is the sense in which it is to be taken here. Luke 14 Bible Commentary. "They simply enforce the one idea that it is folly to undertake a serious business (here, becoming a disciple of Christ), without counting the cost.[39]. Christ heals a man on the sabbath. LUKE 14 COMMENTARY EDITED BY GLENN PEASE Jesus at a Pharisee’s House 1 One Sabbath, when Jesus went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee, he was being carefully watched. Orient. Thus Jesus identified himself with the Father in heaven and himself as the one giving the supper, and the supper as the kingdom he came to set up. Like any other passage in the Bible, this one cannot be understood or applied if contextual information is ignored. Workbook on Luke Page #4 Bible Study Questions on the Gospel of Luke Introduction: This workbook was designed for Bible class study, family study, or personal study. Luke 14:7-24 (Luke 14:7) When he noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, he told them a parable. In Luke 14:5, it was love of property elevated over love of men; in Luke 14:7, it was pride and conceit elevated above humility; and here in these verses it was selfishness elevated above genuine hospitality. And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God. Jesus at a Pharisee’s House (). [42] Anthony Lee Ash, The Gospel according to Luke (Austin, Texas: Sweet Publishing Company, 1972), p. 63. Luke 14:15-24 Commentary The Parable of the Great Banquet 15 When one of those at the table with him heard this, he said to Jesus, "Blessed are those who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God." Christ used many of his illustrations on various occasions and for the purpose of making different points. And, while it is true that there is much fighting in the Christian life (1 Timothy 6:12), such is not in view in this parable. Undoubtedly he would complain of this as a very great hardship, and soon see the absurdity and injustice of such a treatment when it fell upon him, and when such measure as he would mete to others was measured to him again. Certainly not with Satan? BARNES, "It came to pass - It so happened or occurred. The background against which Jesus spoke these words proves this to be true. LUKE 14 COMMENTARY EDITED BY GLENN PEASE Jesus at a Pharisee’s House 1 One Sabbath, when Jesus went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee, he was being carefully watched. "The results were disastrous to Herod."[40]. Luke’s interest was not historical. The book of Acts contains passages in which the author includes himself as a companion of Paul (‘we’ in Acts 16:10-17; 20:5-21:18; 27:1-28:16). He means, simply, `In view of the life to come, thou canst do better still'. 2 There was a man there whose arms and legs were swollen. The Messenger of the Covenant had arrived and would shortly make an atonement for sin. Luke 2:8-20 is an account of the shepherds who first heard the good news of Jesus’ birth.The second section can be broken into two smaller parts as follows: 2:8-14 (the angels’ announcement) and 2:15-20 (the shepherds’ response). As Henry said, "All that take upon them a profession of religion, undertake to build a tower. They watched him - Or, were maliciously watching, παρατηρουμενοι - from παρα, intens. Here it means a piece of advice, inculcating humility. We may tempt God in the sense of wrongly putting Him to the test (Acts 5:9 and 1 Corinthians 10:9). CHAPTER 14. [11] Herschel H. Hobbs, An Exposition of the Gospel of Luke (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House, 1966), p. 227. Answer: The Jews purchased and prepared the best viands they could procure for the Sabbath day, in order to do it honor. It is difficult to balance the grace of God so clearly demonstrated in the parable of the Great Banquet (Luke 14:15-24) with the radical call to a complete sacrifice of self in Luke 14:25-33. [22] J. R. Dummelow, op. But they held their peace. There had come about, through ages, a deterioration of what the concept of the kingdom meant to the chosen people. Based upon the chemical fact that sodium chloride CANNOT lose its taste, that salt "(cannot) ever lose its peculiar pungency and power to hinder corruption," Bliss concluded that "no true subject of regenerating grace ever has or ever will become utterly void of new life. on StudyLight.org [8] John William Russell, Compact Commentary on the New Testament (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House, 1964), p. 175. "[28] But Summers called them "ridiculous and humorous. And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they watched him. Luke 14:2 And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy. Study the bible online using commentary on Luke 14 and more! Commentaries on Luke. The simple meaning of this astounding declaration is that one, in order to be a disciple of Christ, must love him more than any other being, not even excluding self. Likewise, Matthew Henry stated: [23] Everett F. Harrison, Wycliffe Commentary (Chicago: Moody Press, 1962), p. 241. And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come. So that servant came, and shewed his lord these things. [18] H. D. M. Spence, Pulpit Commentary (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm. cit., p. 391. Luke 14:26. Luke Commentary The Gospel According to St Luke - Detailed Index to Vol 2 Spurgeon has these comment on Godet : Dr. Meyer says: “To an immense erudition, to a living piety, Godet unites a profound feeling of reality; there is here a vivifying breath, an ardent love for the Saviour, which helps the disciple to comprehend the work, the acts, the words of his Divine Master.” Perhaps Jesus was outlining here just what true righteousness and genuine hospitality actually are; and if that is the case, one confronts here a righteousness that is above all human achievement of it. See several proofs in Lightfoot. Meals are important in Luke-Acts. And he took him, and healed him, and let him go; Jesus’ critics accused Jesus of being a winebibber and a glutton (7:34). "[15] For further comment on the grace of humility, see under Matthew 23:12 in my Commentary on Matthew, Matthew 23:11-12. The Gospel According to St. Luke is written by the only Gentile, Holy Spirit inspired New Testament writer for his target audience of Gentile Christians. (2). Bible Commentary / Produced by TOW Project Jesus declares that leadership requires humble service to others, as we see in three additional passages. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor and maimed and blind and lame. "Nay, 5th. [1] Norval Geldenhuys, Commentary on the Gospel of Luke (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm. But when thou art bidden, go and sit in the lowest place; that when he that hath bidden thee cometh, he may say to thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have glory in the presence of all that sit at meat with thee. Luke 12:14 - But He said to him, 'Man, who appointed Me a judge or arbitrator over you?' BARNES, "It came to pass - It so happened or occurred. "The law did not condemn such acts of mercy; and they undoubtedly saw the point of the Master's question."[10]. This commentary has been through Advanced Checking.. [7] J. R. Dummelow, Commentary on the Holy Bible (New York: The Macmillan Company, 1937), p. 756. Answer: The Parable of the Great Banquet is found in Luke 14:15-24. Commentary, Luke 14:1, 7-14, Emerson Powery, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2013. If it be, as the advocates for persecution have generally supposed, a dictate of the law of nature to propagate the true religion by the sword; then certainly a Mohammedan or an idolater, with the same notions, supposing him to have truth on his side, must think himself obliged in conscience to arm his powers for the extirpation of Christianity; and thus a holy war must cover the face of the whole earth, in which nothing but a miracle could render Christians successful against so vast a disproportion in numbers. 14:2 "dropsy" Notice that Jesus does not heal this man based on his faith, but as a sign to religious leaders (just like the women in Luke 13:10-17) with whom He was still trying to work (cf. Question: "What is the meaning of the Parable of the Great Banquet (Luke 14:15-24)?" 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