The Life of Christ – Lesson 8 PREACHING IN GALILEE – RAISING A WIDOWS SON - JOHN’S INQUIRY - DINNER WITH A PHARISEE - LUKE 7; MATTHEW 11 APRIL 3, 2019

Gospel of Luke Unique characteristics: Focus on the human condition of sin – frequent use of the word “sinners.” More frequent mentioning of women, children and the poor and oppressed. (14:7-14; 16:13-31; 18:18-22; 21:1-4) Focus on prayer and rejoicing. (6:12; 9:28; 18:1-8; 22:44) Stressed the role of the Holy Spirit (1:35; 41, 67; 2:25; 3:16; 4:1)

Jesus’ feet anointed Luke 7:36-50 “Then He said to her, ‘Your faith has saved you; go in peace.’” What was the desired outcome of her faith? Did she “show (her) faith by (her) works”? (James 2:18) (Compare to the Centurion in vs. 2-10 and the 10 lepers in Luke 17:10) Perfect passive tense - “have been and thus stand forgiven”

Jesus’ feet anointed Luke 7:36-50 “‘Your faith has saved you; go in peace.’” From now on, what did she need to do? (John 8:11; 5:14) “Peace” - “the tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and content with its earthly lot, of whatsoever sort that is: (Romans 8:6)” (Thayer)

Jesus’ feet anointed Luke 7:36-50 Who invited this woman? Jesus did! Matthew 11:28-30

The Lord’s Invitation Matthew 11:20-30 The Lord’s invitation: “Come to Me …” Come willingly - Matthew 22:3; John 5:40 Come humbly - Mark 10:14 Come listening - Isaiah 55:3; Luke 15:1 Come dependently - John 7:37 (6:35) Lit. “Come here” or “come hither” Come dependently - John 7:37 (6:35) - (lit., keep coming… keep drinking)

The Lord’s Invitation Matthew 11:20-30 The Lord’s invitation: “Come to Me …” Come sacrificing - Matthew 16:24 Come detached - Luke 14:26; Matthew 19:21 Come ready to act - Luke 6:47 Come properly clothed - Matthew 22:12 Lit. “Come here” or “come hither” some unwilling Jo Come dependently - John 7:37 (6:35) - (lit., keep coming… keep drinking) hn 5:40

The Lord’s Invitation Matthew 11:20-30 “Come to Me …” - to Him who is: “Gentle” - “mildness of disposition, gentleness of spirit” (Thayer) “Humble in heart” - 2 Corinthians 10:1; Philippians 2:3-8 Lit. “Come here” or “come hither” some unwilling John 5:40

The Lord’s Invitation Matthew 11:20-30 Who is invited? “… all who are …” “weary” - tired, exhausted, or fatigued. “Beaten out” (Vine) (Jeremiah 31:25; Psalms 107:9; John 7:37) “heavy-laden” - overburdened with spiritual anxiety, loaded down with sin. Luke 11:46 Lit. “Come here” or “come hither”