1. 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

2. 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)

3. 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 and the 10 lepers in Luke 17:10)
Perfect passive tense - “have been and thus stand forgiven”

4. 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)

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

6. 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)

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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”