Day 273. 30th September Bible Commentary With Dr. Toyin Ojo Taken From The Book Of Matthew.
JESUS @ THE SEASIDE.
LUKE 51-11
JESUS @ THE LAKE GENNESARET – THEN SAT IN THE BOAT.
The presence of Jesus now attracts crowd. It was so on this day as he stood by the sea, he taught them and had to sit on the boat to teach from there. After that, he blessed the fishermen whose job he interrupted by staying on their boat to preach – at his word: “ Put out into the deep water and let down your nets for a catch” v.4.
Though they had toiled all night with no success they obeyed and had such great catch – their nets began to break, they filled their nets, and their partners who came to help had their boats filled too. At this SimonP felt stricken – perhaps wishing he was more committed to the LORD – (Read Jesus’ response in v.10) - they left everything and followed him (v.11)
MARK 140-45, MATTHEW 81-4, LUKE 512-16
A WILLING LEPER HEALED BY THE TOUCH OF A WILLING CHRIST (Mk 141, Matt 83, LK 513).
Jesus instructed him when he had been cleansed to be quiet and just go offer the stipulated sacrifices, (Modern day thanksgiving offering) and testify to the priest only – but he took the role of a newscaster and spread the news
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MARK 21-12, MATTHEW 91-8, LUKE 517-26.
JESUS IN HIS HOME TOWN - @ CAPERNAUM heals a paralyzed man; (He had relocated to Capernaum from Nazareth).
But had to deal with a controversy, as he was picked on rather than to have been exalted. The people had broken through the roof by putting a hole through to let the paralyzed man in. Jesus saw the faith expressed and said “Son your sins are forgiven you” Mk 25.
The teachers of law thought he had blasphemed thinking “Who can forgive sins but God alone?” v.67. Jesus deliberately (Chose his words) to make them realize he has the power to forgive sins (v.10).
Jesus said to the man “Get up, take your mat and go home” (v.11) and he did. They were awed! (Matt 98).
- That teaching pulled the crowd from Galilee, Judea, and Jerusalem (Lk 517). Among his audience were Pharisees and other teachers of the law.
- A phenomenal question – “Which is easier?: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven, or to say, ‘Get up and walk?’” v.23. Let me draw your attention to your faith and focus - From this reaction, you can tell the world can be just not into you / careless as you see they were bugged by the words and spiritual order, not by the pain of the paralyzed or the shame of been dependent on others!
MARK 213-17, MATTHEW 99-13, LUKE 527-32
MAKING FRIENDS (MARKET PLACE CHRISTIANITY):
Jesus made friends with LEVI (aka Matthew) who is a tax collector. And he was been criticized.
WHY DON’T YOUR DISCIPLES FAST ❔❕ - Jesus was confronted by some, that disciples of John the Baptist and the disciples of the Pharisees do fast. And he gave them some analogies:
- The Bridegroom and his guest (Mk 219, Matt 915, Lk 534-35).
- Of the Old Garment and New Piece of Cloth – an attempt to fix the old with the new will make the old worse. Mk 221, Matt 916,
- ✖- Old Wine in New skin. ✔- New wine in New Skin – Best practice.
NIGHT;
Ponder “…They praised God who had given such authority to man” Matt 98.
Authority to forgive sin.
Reference: Mapa - Free to use map search; www.duckduck.com Nazareth to Capernaum free to use map Pinterest. Accessed 29/09/2021.
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