Tag Archives: Luke’s Gospel

NT Doctrine — Acts 2

Posted on December 3, 2022 by ehurst

The symbolism is so thick you could cut it with an ax. The Day of Pentecost is just another name for First Fruits. In this chapter of Acts, we are about to see the first fruits of the New Covenant … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — Matthew 28:16-20 & Luke 24:50-53

Posted on November 19, 2022 by ehurst

There is no strong consensus on the days Jesus spent on earth after His resurrection. We know that He met with His disciples twice in Jerusalem at both ends of the week of Unleavened Bread. The parallel passage at the … Continue reading →

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NT Doctrine — Matthew 27:1-14

Posted on October 8, 2022 by ehurst

The parallels are Mark 15:1-5 and Luke 23:1-5. We learn that the Sanhedrin, with the support of the priestly leadership and judges, waited until dawn so that it was just barely legitimate that they convene and declare Jesus worthy of … Continue reading →

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New Testament Doctrine — Luke 5:1-26

Posted on August 21, 2021 by ehurst

The so-called Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke) offer slightly varying reports about the sequence of events that took place once Jesus returned to Capernaum. Matthew in particular tends to follow themes, not precise chronology. For now, we will use … Continue reading →

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New Testament Doctrine — Luke 4:31-44

Posted on August 14, 2021 by ehurst

We note in passing that, while Jesus was at Cana, He healed a nobleman’s son who languished up in Capernaum. Then Jesus Himself went on up to Capernaum some time later. Our backtrack loop is almost complete. Let’s review the … Continue reading →

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New Testament Doctrine — Matthew 3

Posted on June 19, 2021 by ehurst

John the Baptist grew up knowing his mission. He also knew that his cousin Jesus was the Messiah, so his job was to prepare the way for Him. Matthew (another cousin of Jesus) tells us that John began his ministry … Continue reading →

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New Testament Doctrine — Luke 1:57-80

Posted on May 8, 2021 by ehurst

The very last three verses of the Old Testament (Malachi 4:4-6) mention the Forerunner of the Messiah coming in the spirit of Elijah. Luke notes for us that the Messiah is a cousin of His Forerunner (their mothers were cousins). … Continue reading →

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New Testament Doctrine — Luke 1:5-25

Posted on May 1, 2021 by ehurst

We seek shalom — peace with our Creator. The Messiah came to offer His Nation one last chance to retain all the promises and blessings of the Covenant of Moses. This ancient covenant — a suzerain-vassal treaty — had to … Continue reading →

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Covenant Hedge Protection

Posted on August 30, 2019 by ehurst

A lot of folks are perplexed about Luke 13:1-5. The teachings I’ve seen attached to this passage are all over the map. Let’s step back a moment. What is the one thing Jesus preached from the start? “Repent, for the … Continue reading →

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Teachings of Jesus — Luke 18:1-14

Posted on February 16, 2019 by ehurst

Luke pulls these two parables together, showing that the issues are related. There’s nothing remarkable about either one and both are among those parables most easily understood in almost any language. There was a judge, mostly likely a Sadducee by … Continue reading →

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