LUKE—NOTE ON LUKE 2:1 Luke records the events of Jesus’ birth (vv. Luke 2:1), his presentation in the temple (vv. Luke 2:21), and his visit to the temple at age 12 (vv. Luke 2:41). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; [ Continue Reading ]
LUKE—NOTE ON LUKE 2:2 THE FIRST REGISTRATION WHEN QUIRINIUS WAS GOVERNOR. According to Josephus, Quirinius was governor of Syria A.D. 6–7 and conducted a census in A.D. 6 (which Luke mentions in Acts 5:37). But this cannot be the census Luke is referencing here, since it occurred _after_ the death o... [ Continue Reading ]
LUKE—NOTE ON LUKE 2:3 Joseph’s ancestral home (OWN TOWN) was BETHLEHEM. They WENT UP... TO JUDEA, since Bethlehem (in Judea) lies on a mountain 2,654 feet (809 m) high. The references to DAVID (Luke 1:27, Luke 1:32; Luke 2:11; see 1 Samuel 16:4,... [ Continue Reading ]
LUKE—NOTE ON LUKE 2:6 THE TIME CAME. See Micah 5:2; Matthew 2:1. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
LUKE—NOTE ON LUKE 2:7 SWADDLING CLOTHS. Strips of cloth that wrapped babies to keep them warm and secure. MANGER. A feeding trough for animals. THE INN, with the definite article (“the”), indicates that this was a specific, publicly known lodging place for travelers. NO PLACE FOR THEM. The inn was f... [ Continue Reading ]
LUKE—NOTE ON LUKE 2:9 THE GLORY OF THE LORD. The bright light that surrounds the presence of God himself. It may appear as a cloud, a bright light, or a burning fire (see Exodus 16:10; Exodus 24:17; Ezekiel 1:28; Revelation 21:23). ⇐ ⇔... [ Continue Reading ]
LUKE—NOTE ON LUKE 2:10 FEAR NOT. A typical reaction to an angelic or divine presence. I BRING YOU GOOD NEWS is the verb form of “gospel.” ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
LUKE—NOTE ON LUKE 2:11 A SAVIOR, WHO IS CHRIST THE LORD. These three titles reveal the greatness of Mary’s son. For “Savior,” see Luke 1:69; Acts 5:31; Acts 13:23. “Christ” is Greek for the Hebrew “Messiah.” See “the Christ,” Acts 5:42; Acts 17:3. ⇐... [ Continue Reading ]
LUKE—NOTE ON LUKE 2:13 A MULTITUDE OF THE HEAVENLY HOST. Thousands of angels. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
LUKE—NOTE ON LUKE 2:14 PEACE. The peace of salvation that God gives through his Son (see note on John 14:27; also Isaiah 9:6). AMONG THOSE WITH WHOM HE IS PLEASED. God’s gift of “peace” will come not to all humanity but to those whom God calls to himself. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTa... [ Continue Reading ]
LUKE—NOTE ON LUKE 2:21 HE WAS CALLED JESUS. The NAME Jesus__ (“Joshua” in Hebrew) means “the Lord saves.” ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
LUKE—NOTE ON LUKE 2:22 THE TIME... FOR THEIR PURIFICATION. Forty days after Jesus’ birth (Leviticus 12:3). UP TO JERUSALEM. Jerusalem is on a mountain. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
LUKE—NOTE ON LUKE 2:24 A PAIR OF TURTLEDOVES, OR TWO YOUNG PIGEONS indicates that Joseph and Mary were poor (see Leviticus 12:8). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
LUKE—NOTE ON LUKE 2:25 Nothing else is known about SIMEON. CONSOLATION OF ISRAEL is the hope that God would come to rescue and comfort his people (see Luke 23:50; Acts 10:22; see also Isaiah 40:1; Isaiah 49:13). ⇐ ⇔ [ Continue Reading ]
LUKE—NOTE ON LUKE 2:27 IN THE SPIRIT. Under the guidance and direction of the Holy Spirit (compare Matthew 22:43; Acts 19:21; Ephesians 6:18; Revelation 1:10; Revelation 4:2). The encounter is in the TEMPLE complex (see Herod’s Temple Complex in the Time of J [ Continue Reading ]
LUKE—NOTE ON LUKE 2:30 ALL PEOPLES. Both Israel and the Gentiles. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
LUKE—NOTE ON LUKE 2:34 FALL refers to judgment; RISING refers to salvation. A SIGN THAT IS OPPOSED foretells future opposition to Jesus. SWORD refers to Mary’s future sorrow at Jesus’ crucifixion (see John 19:25). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, [ Continue Reading ]
LUKE—NOTE ON LUKE 2:39 NAZARETH was a small agricultural settlement. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
LUKE—NOTE ON LUKE 2:40 GREW AND BECAME STRONG, FILLED WITH WISDOM.... THE FAVOR OF GOD. Compare Luke 1:80. Jesus experienced physical and intellectual growth as any ordinary human child would, but he also experienced “the favor of God” in an unusual and increasing way (Luke 2:52). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images... [ Continue Reading ]
LUKE—NOTE ON LUKE 2:41 EVERY YEAR. See Deuteronomy 16:16. The PASSOVER was the opening-day FEAST of the seven-day Feast of Unleavened Bread (Leviticus 23:5). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0 [ Continue Reading ]
LUKE—NOTE ON LUKE 2:43 A DAY’S JOURNEY. About 20 miles (32 km). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
LUKE—NOTE ON LUKE 2:46 AFTER THREE DAYS (a day’s journey from Jerusalem, a day returning, and a day of searching for Jesus) his parents found Jesus IN THE TEMPLE. On the temple, see note on John 2:14. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
LUKE—NOTE ON LUKE 2:49 I MUST BE reveals a sense of obligation. IN MY FATHER’S HOUSE indicates that, at age 12, Jesus was clearly aware of being the Son of God. He also understood that teaching would be central to his ministry. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0,... [ Continue Reading ]
LUKE—NOTE ON LUKE 2:50 AND THEY DID NOT UNDERSTAND. For similar misunderstandings, see Luke 9:45; Luke 18:34. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
LUKE—NOTE ON LUKE 2:51 WENT DOWN. The reverse of v. Luke 2:4. HIS MOTHER TREASURED. Compare v. Luke 2:19. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
LUKE—NOTE ON LUKE 2:52 JESUS INCREASED IN WISDOM. See Luke 1:80; Luke 2:40. His true humanity is seen in his learning as other human beings learn. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]