Lucas 19
Warren Wiersbe · Citado em PreceptAustin
Lucas 19
Wiersbe says "We are all "too little" to enter into heaven! The tragedy is, many lost sinners think they are "big." They measure themselves by man's standards—money, position, authority, popularity—things that are an "abomination in the sight of God" (Luke 16:15). They think they have everything when really they have nothing (Rev. 3:17). Zaccheus trusted Jesus Christ and became a true "son of Abraham," meaning, of course, a child of faith (Rom. 4:12; Gal. 3:7). That is as big as you can get! (Be courageous Luke 14-24) Brian Bill adds that in addition to his short physical stature "His second problem was spiritual his sins were keeping him from Jesus. Isaiah 59:2 say that “our iniquities have separated us from God.” Not only was Zack of short stature, he, like us, was not able to measure up to God’s standards. He came up far short in a spiritual sense of ever entering into a relationship with God. He was short on integrity and tall on sin." (Sermon) Stature (2244)(helika) has two main senses - (1) speaks of as the time of a person's life on earth (the period of time that one’s life continues) and so their span of life, age, time of life (Mt 6:27, Lk 12:25, perhaps Lk 2:52). It can refer to a particular period of life - of mature age, adulthood, maturity, age of legal maturity ("he is of age" = Jn 9:21, 23). past the normal age to bear children = Heb 11:11 (2) bodily stature Lk 19:3. This meaning is also possible for Lk 2:52 and is probable for Mt 6:27 = Lk 12:25. Helika is used figuratively of the age which is sufficient or requisite for certain things as in Eph 4:13 = "to a mature man (to the measure of the full maturity of Christ - the spiritual maturity for which all believers should strive!)." Finally, as here in Lk 19:3 helika can refer to one's physical size or bodily stature. Stature is used of Jesus in Lk 2:52+ describing His growth as a child but could also include His growth in maturity. Helika is found in the Septuagint only in Ezekiel 13:18 and Job 29:18. Liddell Scott add that in the Greek culture helika was used to refer to the flower or prime of life from about 17 to 45, man's estate, manhood. Gilbrant - Hēlikia in classical Greek means (1) “the age of adulthood, physical maturity, or discretion,” (2) “age” or “generation” as a measure of time, or (3) physical “size” as the sign of a particular age or level of maturity. The papyri contain the word in the first two meanings only (Moulton-Milligan). (Complete Biblical Library) The IVP Bible Background Commentary – For Zacchaeus to be “short” by ancient Mediterranean standards probably means he was less than five feet tall. Able (1410)(dunamai) conveys the basic meaning of having the inherent ability to accomplish some end. Clearly, in this case dunamai is modified in the Greek with a "negative" particle ("ou" = absolute negation) and in the vivid imperfect tense pictures short Zaccheus attempting again and again to see Jesus but finding himself thwarted by every attempt. But as we shall see, his zeal gives way to ingenuity. He was not to be deterred! A Better View Read: Luke 19:1-10 Because he was short he could not see over the crowd. Luke 19:3 As a child, I loved to climb trees. The higher I climbed, the more I could see. Occasionally, in search of a better view, I might inch out along a branch until I felt it bend under my weight. Not surprisingly, my tree-climbing days are over. I suppose it isn’t very safe—or dignified. Zacchaeus, a wealthy man, set aside his dignity (and perhaps ignored his safety) when he climbed a tree one day in Jericho. Jesus was traveling through the city, and Zacchaeus wanted to get a look at Him. However, “because he was short he could not see over the crowd” (Luke 19:3). Fortunately, those things did not stop him from seeing and even talking with Christ. Zacchaeus’s plan worked! And when he met Jesus, his life was changed forever. “Salvation has come to this house,” Jesus said (v. 9). God rewards people who earnestly seek him (Heb. 11:6). We too can be prevented from seeing Jesus. Pride can blind us from seeing Him as the Wonderful Counselor. Anxiety keeps us from knowing Him as the Prince of Peace (Isa. 9:6). Hunger for status and stuff can prevent us from seeing Him as the true source of satisfaction—the Bread of Life (John 6:48). What are you willing to do to get a better view of Jesus? Any sincere effort to get closer to Him will have a good result. God rewards people who earnestly seek Him (Heb. 11:6). Thank You Jesus for all that You are. Show me more of Yourself as I read the Bible and pray. Help me to pursue You with all of my heart and mind. To strengthen your faith in God, seek the face of God. --1Chronicles 16:11 Luke 19:4 So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree in order to see Him, for He was about to pass through that way. NET Luke 19:4 So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, because Jesus was going to pass that way. CSB Luke 19:4 So running ahead, he climbed up a sycamore tree to see Jesus, since He was about to pass that way. ESV Luke 19:4 So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, for he was about to pass that way. NIV Luke 19:4 So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see him, since Jesus was coming that way. NLT Luke 19:4 So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree beside the road, for Jesus was going to pass that way. NRS Luke 19:4 So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to see him, because he was going to pass that way. YLT Luke 19:4 and having run forward before, he went up on a sycamore, that he may see him, because through that way he was about to pass by. climbed: Lu 5:19 a sycamore: 1Ki 10:27 1Ch 27:28 Isa 9:10 Am 7:14 Luke 19 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Luke 19:1-10 Why Jesus Came - Steven Cole Luke 19:1-10 A Sinner Meets a Seeking Savior, Part 1 - John MacArthur Luke 19:1-10 A Sinner Meets a Seeking Savior, Part 2 - John MacArthur Luke 19:1-10 Jesus: The Seeking Savior, Part 2 - John MacArthur GOING HIGHER TO SEE THE MOST HIGH GOD So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree in order to see Him - In the Near East it was very unusual to see a grown man running, much less a wealthy government official. And yet we can picture this small man running down the street like a little boy following a parade! Indeed, Zaccheus was acting like a little child! He was a perfect example of Jesus' words that "whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all.”(Lk 18:17+) Much like the blind beggar Bartimaeus who would not stop calling out to Jesus "Have mercy on me," (Lk 18:38-39+) Zaccheus' zeal to see Jesus would not be cooled by the crowd or curtailed by his short stature. He was a man on a mission! As he climbed into the tree one can just see the crowd catcalling and mocking this short shyster sitting in the sycamore! Zaccheus earnestly wanted something that religion could never give him. In fact, far too often "religion" is the very hindrance that prevents many proud men from seeking Jesus as He is passing by!
Lucas 19
Wiersbe - What will the King say to us when He returns? Will His words mean reward, rebuke, or possibly retribution? “Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful” (1 Cor. 4:2) (Be courageous Luke 14-24) T. W. Manson comments ‘We may be horrified by the fierceness of the conclusion; but beneath the grim imagery is an equally grim fact, the fact that the coming of Jesus to the world puts every man to the test, compels every man to a decision. And that decision is no light matter. It is a matter of life and death." (The Gospel of Luke - Moffatt). Hendriksen sums up this parable - In the parable of The Pounds (Lk 19:11-27) Jesus teaches that not only Zacchaeus but everyone should prove the sincerity of his convictions and the genuine character of his faith by his actions. He should use to the best advantage the precious gift of the good tidings of salvation. He can do this by striving to win others for Christ, etc. He has no right to allow that gospel to remain unused. On the day of the final judgment Jesus, as King of kings and Lord of lords, will recompense each person according to the faithfulness he has shown, or the lack of it. (Borrow Exposition of the Gospel of Luke) Luke 19:28 After He had said these things, He was going on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. He was going on ahead: Lu 9:51 12:50 18:31 Ps 40:6-8 Mk 10:32-34 Joh 18:11 Heb 12:2 1Pe 4:1 Parallel accounts of Triumphal Entry - Mt 21:1-11; Mk 11:1-11; Lk 19:29-38, John 12:12-19 Luke 19 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Luke 19:28-44 Why You Should Follow Jesus - Steven Cole Luke 19:28-40 Jesus' Humble Coronation, Part 1 - John MacArthur Luke 19:28-44 Jesus' Humble Coronation, Part 2 - John MacArthur Jesus' Triumphal Entry - Cartoon for Children (adds some other Scriptures) John Blanchard sums up this section entitling it "From Jericho to Jerusalem"...Luke’s narrative focuses attention on three events that took place. The Praise that was Offered - Lk 19:28-38 The Pain that was Felt - Lk 19:41-44 The Purging that was Needed - Lk 19:45-48 Martin has this note on the importance of the Triumphal Entry writing that “All history had pointed toward this single, spectacular event when the Messiah publicly presented Himself to the nation, and God desired that this fact be acknowledged."
Lucas 19
Wiersbe comments - This is the only time that Jesus permitted a public demonstration on His behalf, and He did so for at least two reasons. First, He was fulfilling prophecy and presenting Himself as Israel’s king (Zech. 9:9). How much of this the crowd really understood we cannot tell, even though they responded by quoting from a messianic psalm (Ps. 118:25–26). No doubt many of the Passover pilgrims thought that Jesus would now get rid of the Roman invaders and establish the glorious kingdom. The second reason for this demonstration was to force the Jewish religious leaders to act. They had hoped to arrest Him after the Passover (Matt. 26:3–5), but God had ordained that His Son be slain on Passover as the “Lamb of God, who taketh away the sin of the world” (John 1:29; and see 1 Cor. 5:7). Every previous attempt to arrest Jesus had failed because “His hour had not yet come” (John 7:30; 8:20; also see John 13:1; 17:1). When they saw this great public celebration, the leaders knew that they had to act, and the willing cooperation of Judas solved their problem for them (Matt. 26:14–16). (Be courageous Luke 14-24) So who composed this crowd of disciples? There were three different groups in the crowd that day: (1) the Passover visitors from outside Judea (John 12:12, 18) - There would have been up to two million Jews in Jerusalem at this time, most being there for the Passover. (2) the local people who had witnessed the raising of Lazarus (John 12:17) (3) the religious leaders who were greatly concerned about what Jesus might do at the feast (John 12:19). John records Therefore the chief priests and the Pharisees convened a council, and were saying, “What are we doing? For this man is performing many signs. “If we let Him go on like this, all men will believe in Him, and the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.” But one of them, Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all, nor do you take into account that it is expedient for you that one man die for the people, and that the whole nation not perish.” (John 11:47-50) John