The men of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, because they repented at Jonah’s preaching, and look—something greater than Jonah is here. Luke 11:32 This comparison is particularly demeaning to proud Jews who would not accept Christ. Nineveh was in Assyria. And, among the nations of antiquity, the…

The queen of the south will rise up at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and look—something greater than Solomon is here. Luke 11:31 Do not miss the significance of what Jesus is saying here.…

For just as Jonah became a sign to the people of Nineveh, so also the Son of Man will be to this generation. Luke 11:30 What exactly is Jesus saying? He is comparing His ministry to that of Jonah. Nineveh had two options, listen to Jonah and repent, or receive the judgement of God. The…

As the crowds were increasing, he began saying, ‘This generation is an evil generation. It demands a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah.’ Luke 11:29 The Jews were not simply looking for a miracle. Jesus had performed lots of miracles. They wanted a sign. For example, manna…

He said, “Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it. Luke 11:28 This woman had expressed herself from the fullness of her heart in the previous verse. And, Jesus follows suit. This topic came from His heart as well. It is of utmost importance that we hear what God has…

As he was saying these things, a woman from the crowd raised her voice and said to him, ‘Blessed is the womb that bore you and the one who nursed you!’ Luke 11:27 This woman was evidently overwhelmed by emotions. This happened to many who experienced Christ firsthand. She felt compelled to say something. Probably…

Then it goes and brings seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they enter and settle down there. As a result, that person’s last condition is worse than the first. Luke 11:26 One very important thing to understand about the powers of darkness is that they are on a smear campaign. In other words,…

Returning, it finds the house swept and put in order. Luke 11:25 Religiosity can get a lot of things out of a person’s life. But, it won’t keep the minions of the evil one from taking up residence again. Unfortunately there are hosts of people all over the world who assume they are very spiritual.…

When an unclean spirit comes out of a person, it roams through waterless places looking for rest, and not finding rest, it then says, ‘I’ll go back to my house that I came from.’ Luke 11:24 We are not told much about demons in Scripture. But, this passage does give us a glimpse into their…

Anyone who is not with me is against me, and anyone who does not gather with me scatters. Luke 11:23 We tend to overlook statements like this. But, if you will really look at what Jesus is saying here, you will understand something important. Though the powers of darkness have an influence in this world,…