Luke 7:23 “And blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.”    This also was to be told to John the Baptizer to answer his concern. And, it is a good word of encouragement for a whole host of those who have taken the message of Christ under consideration. Many have been offended. They…

Luke 7:22 “Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and tell John the things you have seen and heard: that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have the gospel preached to them.”    The things Jesus here mentions are all fulfillment of…

Luke 7:21 “And that very hour He cured many of infirmities, afflictions, and evil spirits; and to many blind He gave sight.”    The miracle ministry of Jesus was unmatched by any previous prophet of God. His works were many and very unique in their extent and power. But, more than that, as we see…

Luke 7:20 “When the men had come to Him, they said, “John the Baptist has sent us to You, saying,`Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?’”    Even today we may ask the same question and find good reason to answer it in favor of Jesus as all that He claimed…

Luke 7:19 “And John, calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to Jesus, saying, “Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?”    This is, very honestly, one of the most difficult passages in Scripture. However, it is one of many that lend much credence to the veracity of Scripture.…

Luke 7:18 “Then the disciples of John reported to him concerning all these things.”    John was locked away in prison at this time. His disciples kept him abreast of all the happenings in Jerusalem, and especially concerning Christ. John had quite a large following, and continued to have one even after the beginning of…

Luke 7:17 “And this report about Him went throughout all Judea and all the surrounding region.”    Reports about Christ have traveled this world over. News of Him has spread and been discussed, taught, analyzed, and often repeated. The church of Christ has been established and at work for these hundreds of years. The gospel…

Luke 7:16 “Then fear came upon all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has risen up among us”; and, “God has visited His people.”    We rarely use the word ‘fear’ in this way. Rather than meaning simply that these people were afraid, it signifies here awe and respect. Jesus was respected and…

Luke 7:15 “So he who was dead sat up and began to speak. And He presented him to his mother.”    This miracle was somewhat unique in a few ways. First, it was unsolicited. There is no record of anyone asking Him to do this. Second, the miracle is very clearly for the benefit of…

Luke 7:14 “Then He came and touched the open coffin, and those who carried him stood still. And He said, “Young man, I say to you, arise.”   Though a coffin is here mentioned, the word can simply be translated ‘bier’, which is more probable given Jewish burial traditions. In other words, other that a…