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Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 8:4-8

The giving of the parable 8:4-8 (cf. Matthew 13:1-9; Mark 4:1-9)As in the other Synoptics, Jesus gave the first parable to the crowds and then interpreted it for His disciples. read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 8:4-15

2. The parable of the soils 8:4-15Luke’s account of Jesus’ parables by the sea is the shortest of the three, and Matthew’s is the longest. Luke limited himself to recording only two parables, namely, the parable of the soils and the parable of the lamp. He thereby stressed the importance of hearing, obeying, and proclaiming the Word of God."Unlike Mark 4 and Matthew 13, where entire chapters are devoted to kingdom teaching via parables, Luke concentrates on the one theme of faith both here and... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 8:5-8

The main focus of this parable in all the Synoptics is not on the sower (Jesus and His disciples) or the seed (the Word of God), as important as these are. It is the soils on which the seed falls. Evidently in Jesus’ day, at least in some situations, sowing preceded plowing. [Note: Liefeld, p. 906; Fitzmyer, p. 703; Morris, p. 151.] Consequently it is not unusual that the sower scattered his seed where he did. The presence of thorn seeds would not discourage the sower from sowing seed among... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 8:9-10

The reason for using parables 8:9-10 (cf. Matthew 13:10-17; Mark 4:10-12)Luke focused the disciples’ question on the one parable he recorded so far. Matthew and Mark had them asking Jesus why He was speaking to the people in parables (plural). "Mysteries" were secrets previously unknown about the kingdom (cf. Daniel 2:20-23; Daniel 2:28-30). The Greeks had their mystery religions the secrets of which only the initiated knew. Consequently Luke’s original readers would have had no trouble... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 8:11-12

Luke alone wrote, "So that they may not believe and be saved." This inclusion reflects his intense interest in salvation. Luke viewed the preaching mission of Jesus and His disciples as essentially calling people to salvation. Satan’s purpose is the exact opposite of God’s purpose (cf. 2 Peter 3:9). In Jesus’ ministry the word of God that saved people was the message that Jesus was the God-man. When people trusted in Him as such, they experienced salvation. read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 8:11-15

The meaning of the parable 8:11-15 (Matthew 13:18-23; Mark 4:13-20)Jesus now gave His disciples information that enabled them to understand the deeper teaching of the parable. The proclaimed Word of God does not in itself yield a uniform response of faith. Human response to it is all-important. read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 8:13-14

In both of these cases there was some initial faith in Jesus and later a turning away from Him in unbelief. Notice that Jesus did not mention if they were saved or lost. That was not His point. The point is how they responded to the word of God. Some of them may have been saved and others lost. Jesus did not say they lost their salvation. That is impossible (cf. Romans 8:31-39). He said they turned away in unbelief.In Jesus’ day some of His hearers believed on Him (John 8:31) yet were still... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 8:15

Luke described this believer as having an honest (or noble) and good heart thereby stressing the character of the individual. He adapted an ancient Greek phrase denoting singleness of purpose. [Note: Liefeld, pp. 907-8.] Matthew described him as understanding, in keeping with his emphasis on comprehending the mysteries of the kingdom (cf. Matthew 13:11; Matthew 13:14-15; Matthew 13:19; Matthew 13:23; Matthew 13:25). The kind of person Luke describes will follow Jesus faithfully and bear... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 8:16

This was evidently a favorite saying of Jesus’ (cf. Matthew 5:15; Mark 4:21; Luke 11:33). In view of the context here the lamp refers to a person who has the light of God’s Word within him or her. Such a person has a responsibility to let the light illuminate those around him rather than concealing it from them. read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 8:16-18

3. The parable of the lamp 8:16-18 (cf. Mark 4:21-25)Jesus continued speaking to His disciples. read more

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