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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 12:36

In this parable the master returns from a wedding feast. Perhaps Jesus had the heavenly marriage supper of Jesus with His bride, the church, in view (cf. Revelation 4-5). This event will precede His second coming to the earth (Revelation 19). Jesus was not referring to the messianic banquet since that will follow the Second Coming. The disciples in view are on earth, and Jesus is returning from heaven. Thus this parable is most directly applicable to disciples living on the earth during the... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 12:36-38

The parable of the faithful servants 12:36-38 read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 12:37-38

The blessing that Jesus promised was that the Master would serve His servants. This was unthinkable in Jesus’ world (cf. John 13:3-8). However, Jesus enforced its certainty with a strong affirmation that Luke did not record Him using since Luke 4:24. The messianic banquet on earth at the beginning of the millennium is evidently in view here."Eschatological fulfillment, and specifically sharing in God’s reign, is repeatedly pictured in terms of a festive meal in Luke. This association must be... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 12:39

Jesus chose another illustration of the importance of preparedness. He compared His return to the coming of a thief in this one. The point is that those whom He visited would not expect His return. This illustration gives a warning whereas the previous one provided encouragement. The previous one presented the possibility of delay, but the present one stresses sudden and unexpected arrival. [Note: Marshall, The Gospel . . ., p. 538.] read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 12:40

Jesus concluded by applying the illustrations. By using the title "Son of Man" Jesus may have been implying that the coming of the Son of Man that Daniel had predicted was in view (Daniel 7:13-14). That prophecy dealt with His coming in glory to rule. Elsewhere Jesus said He did not know the time of His return (Matthew 24:36). However, it would be unexpected because the exact day and hour were unknown, and His return would surprise many people (cf. Matthew 24:36; Matthew 24:42; Matthew 24:44;... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 12:41

Peter’s question 12:41Peter asked a clarifying question. He wanted to know if Jesus was aiming His warnings to be ready at the disciples alone or at the disciples and the crowd that was present and listening (Luke 12:1). read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 12:41-48

The importance of faithfulness 12:41-48Faithfulness is important for disciples in view of the Lord’s return as well as readiness. read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 12:42

Jesus answered Peter’s question with one of His own. The answer to it gave Peter the answer to his question. Obviously the faithful and sensible steward pictures a disciple. Jesus’ question also taught that He would give such disciples authority over other servants of His in the future (i.e., in the kingdom). Evidently Jesus meant that faithful disciples would have authority over His other servants in the kingdom (cf. Luke 22:30; Matthew 19:28). It was common in Jesus’ day for some servants to... read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 12:42-48

The parable of the two servants 12:42-48 (cf. Matthew 24:45-51) read more

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 12:43-44

Leading disciples who faithfully serve their fellow servants of the Lord during His absence can count on receiving greater responsibility after He returns. These faithful disciples will become Jesus’ chief administrators in the kingdom (cf. Daniel 7:27). Authority in the kingdom is in view. read more

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