Luke 13:1-9 Conclusion & Climax to a long “speech” (12:1-13:9) 3rd interjection – 12:13, 12:41 Politics of Power/Pilate & Ciaphas ?? “18” (Luke 13:10-12) = ominous characterization Of what future holds for Jesus “Why did this happen?” Not Cause & Effect! (sin & suffering) Tragedy is not Divine Punishment!
“unless you repent you will all likewise perish” ?????? “repent” at its root, is about thinking and perception = Reconfiguration of perspective on Reality and Meaning Parable as explanation Regarding repentance (urgency in parable)
“neglect justice and love of God” 11:42 ----------- Fig Tree = Old Testament imagery - the Pharisees & Lawyers would comprehend it to be an indictment against their ministry and against Jerusalem Temple “greed & wickedness” 11:39 “neglect justice and love of God” 11:42 ----------- Our continued life’s purpose is that we bear fruit!! = experiencing God’s good intentions for us and for Those “burdened” & “hindered” Repentance = Liberation! & The experience of Mercy! 13:8 = aphes (11:4)