Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 15:1-2
1. The setting for Jesus’ teaching 15:1-2Luke just recorded that Jesus called a would-be disciple to pay attention to what He said (Luke 14:35). Now he noted that many tax collectors and "sinners" were doing precisely that. Thus he presented that group of needy spiritual outcasts as responding to Jesus’ ministry. However, he also noted, in contrast, that the Pharisees and scribes were critical of Jesus (cf. Luke 5:29-30). They were not really listening to Him. Probably he balanced two positive... read more
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 15:2
2. murmured, saying, c.—took it ill, were scandalized at Him, and insinuated (on the principle that a man is known by the company he keeps) that He must have some secret sympathy with their character. But oh, what a truth of unspeakable preciousness do their lips, as on other occasions, unconsciously utter., Now follow three parables representing the sinner: (1) in his stupidity (2) as all-unconscious of his lost condition; (3) knowingly and willingly estranged from God [BENGEL]. The first two... read more