A Cloud is Rising
He also said to the crowds, “When you see a cloud rising in the west, right away you say, ‘A storm is coming,’ and so it does.” Luke 12:54 A cloud from the west would be from the sea, and so would be likely to be a storm headed inland. Weather patterns in many parts […]
Divided
They will be divided, father against son, son against father, mother against daughter, daughter against mother, mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law, and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law. Luke 12:53 This is a quote from Micah chapter 7. Micah speaks of the decline of Israel spiritually. Jesus connects to it here to show why so many would reject Him. […]
A Household Divided
From now on, five in one household will be divided: three against two, and two against three. Luke 12:52 For almost all of the modern Jewish households I have known about this is the reality. Jesus causes this division because to submit to him requires a genuine change of heart. But the gospel also has […]
I Bring Division
Do you think that I came here to bring peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division. Luke 12:51 Though the message of Christ is a message of peace, it brings peace with God, not always peace with man. As Christians we desire peace with all people. But people divide over Christ. […]
A Baptism
But I have a baptism to undergo, and how it consumes me until it is finished! Luke 12:50 Jesus is of course not referring to water baptism at all here. Instead, He is talking about His upcoming death, burial, and resurrection. He Who had been for all eternity was to experience death, and be baptized […]
Set it Ablaze!
“I came to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already set ablaze! Luke 12:49 The ministry of Christ had a very profound and far reaching impact upon this world. Christ’s zeal here is a small glimpse into His desire to see this world filled with righteousness. Heavenly Father, thank You […]
Much and Much
But the one who did not know and did what deserved punishment will receive a light beating. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, even more will be expected. Luke 12:48 This is a standard throughout Scripture. We find it over […]
Knowing His Will
And that servant who knew his master’s will and didn’t prepare himself or do it will be severely beaten. Luke 12:47 In God’s plan those who are given the most information are expected to have the most responsibility. To be ignorant of something is one thing, to ignore it is quite another. Heavenly Father, You […]
The Unfaithful
that servant’s master will come on a day he does not expect him and at an hour he does not know. He will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the unfaithful. Luke 12:46 The Lord is the just judge. Sometimes we think that He is ignoring the evil that is going […]
Violence
But if that slave says in his heart, ‘My master is delaying his coming,’ and starts to beat the male and female slaves, and to eat and drink and get drunk, Luke 12:45 Notice the activities of this one who believes the master is not coming soon. Violence, drunkenness, and all kinds of evil activities […]