LUKE 19
ZACCHAEUS IS RESTORED
LUKE 19:1-10
19:1: JERICHO: was a place of iniquity and is commonly associated with sinful living (see- Luke 10:30)
19:2: HE WAS RICH: See Luke 18:24-27-Notes: The encounter between Christ and Zacchaeus demonstrates that grace can indeed accomplish what is impossible to mankind!!!
19:3-4: MANY SPIRITUAL INTERPRETATIONS: express an universal significance of this encounter: Some see the crowd symbolizing sins: "crowded in by a multitude of passions and worldly affairs, he is not able to see Jesus..." St. Ambrose gives 3 parallels: (1): Zacchaeus being SHORT is telling us of him being short on faith and virtue; (2): that Zacchaeus must ascend a TREE is showing us that no one attached to earthly matters can see Jesus; and (3): The Lord intending TO PASS THAT WAY is revealing that Christ will approach anyone willing to repent and believe!!!
19:8: GIVE: Here Zacchaeus is using this term for his free and generous offering TO THE POOR, AND RESTORE for what he owes to who he had cheated, as this was not a gift but required by the Law (Exodus 22:1): By doing both, Zacchaeus not only fulfills the Law, but shows his love of the gospel!!!
19:9: THE TITLE SON OF ABRAHAM: Is indicating that Zacchaeus had become a patriarch of Israel: he was counted righteous by his faith, and he became generous toward the poor, and he was united to the people of God: Some early records tell us that Zacchaeus went to be a bishop of the Church!!!
19:1-10: This passage is read on the fifth Sunday before Great Lent, called Zacchaeus Sunday!!!
THE PARABLE OF THE MINAS- See also (Matthew 25:14-30)
LUKE 19:11-27
19:11-27: SEE MY MATTHEW 25:14-30-NOTES: 25:14-30: THIS PARABLE IS TEACHING: Us how to use the gifts given to us by God: ONE TALENT was a great sum of money, and here it's representing the goodness the Lord has bestowed on each of us: The amount each of us receives is based on our own personal abilities- (Romans 12:4-7): The Lord does not show partiality in the ultimate reward, for all are invited to share the same JOY (vv. 21, 23): THE WICKED AND LAZY SERVANT- (v. 26)- could not evade responsibility for ignoring their talent, for idleness is as much as a rejection to God as outright wickedness in itself: BUYING THE TALENT IN THE GROUND, (v. 18)- is an illustration of one's God given gifts for early pursuits: THE BANKERS- (v. 27) Represents other faithful people to whom the man could have turned to help him use his talents wisely: Since help was immediately available to him the Church, the man than has no excuse!!!
THE COLT BORROWED- See also (Matthew 21:1-7; Mark 11:1-7) & THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY- See also (Matthew 21:8-9; Mark 11:8-10; John 12:12-19)
LUKE 19:28-40
19:28-40: SEE MY NOTES MATTHEW 21:1-11: THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY: into Jerusalem marks the public acclamation of Jesus as the Messiah: The crowds understanding of the Messiah is flawed in that they were expecting a political leader, a king, where Christ is coming to establish a Kingdom "NOT OF THIS WORLD"- (JOHN 18:36):
LAMENT OVER JERUSALEM
LUKE 19:41-44
19:42: JERUSALEM MEANS- "FOUNDATION OF PEACE": only faith in Christ brings true PEACE- A TRUTH HIDDEN from a city that will soon turn against it's Savior- (see- my Luke 12:51- notes)
19:43-44: THE DESTRUCTION OF JERUSALEM: was foretold by Yeshua (Jesus) and would occur in the year AD70: This is also describing to us the spiritual end of every person who lacks faith:
CLEANSING THE TEMPLE- See also (Matthew 21:10-17; Mark 11:11; 15-17) & JESUS' POPULARITY- See also (Mark 11:18-19)
LUKE 19:45-48
19:45: SEE MY MATTHEW 21:12-13- NOTES: 21:12-13: THOSE WHO BOUGHT AND SOLD: Were trading in live animals to be used for sacrifices: THE MONEY CHANGERS: Traded Roman coins for Jewish coins since Roman coins, which had the symbol of Caesar, was considered defiling in the temple: (1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:19)- teaches us that each person is considered a temple of God, it is also a sign that our hearts and minds must be cleansed of earthly matters!!!
-Healed, restored & Victorious is how I'm feeling today!!! The Lord truly answers our prayers, things have been crazy for us lately: But the Lord lets me know once again He truly hears us and He understands our struggles and complaints!!!
JPCE SPIRITUAL TALK
NEVER HOLD BACK
THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD
JEHOVAH SHALOM!!!
THE FATHER IS MY HOPE- THE SON IS MY REFUGE, & THE HOLY SPIRIT IS MY PROTECTION!!!