Luke 4:25-42

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Luke 4:1-44

Luke 4:2 . Being tempted forty days he afterward hungered. During this space he lived like Moses on the mount, conversing with the Father in all the glories of his kingdom. His humanity was renovated, the glory of the only begotten shone through all his person. He was here prepared in body and in mind for the godlike sphere in which he was called to move, and in which he developed his character to be what the demons called him, the Holy One of God. Young men entering on the ministry should... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Luke 4:26

Luke 4:26Save unto SareptaDescription of SareptaThe ruins of Sarepta are scattered over the plain, at intervals, for more than a mile: one group is on the coast, and may be the remains of the ancient harbour.These lie on a tongue of land which forms a small bay, and pleasantly varies the monotony of the otherwise unbroken coast line. Fine crops brighten part of the plain around, though only the small village of Surafend, the modern representative of the ancient town, is actually surrounded by... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Luke 4:28

Luke 4:28; Luke 4:31And all they in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with wrathNazareth; or, Jesus rejected by His friendsI.WHO WERE THESE REJECTORS OF CHRIST? They have their types and representatives now. 1. They were those who were nearest related to the Saviour. They were the people of His own town. 2. They were those who knew most about Christ. The whole story of the wondrous Child was known to them. 3. They were people who supposed that they had a claim upon... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Luke 4:31

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Luke 4:32

Luke 4:32For His word was with powerThe word and powerWitness the ministry of Chalmers.It is said that Professor Young, who occupied the chair of Greek in the university, on one occasion “was so electrified that he leaped up from his seat upon the bench near the pulpit, and stood, breathless and motionless, gazing at the preacher, until the burst was over, the tears all the while rolling down his cheeks.” Dr. Wardlaw describes one scene he witnessed as follows:--“It was a transcendently grand,... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Luke 4:33-37

Luke 4:33-37And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devilThe expulsion of the unclean spiritI.Observe THE CONFESSION THE UNCLEAN SPIRIT MADE concerning the Redeemer. Here Christ’s righteousness and purity are admitted. 1. He is declared to be “the Holy One of God.” (1) God’s Son--God’s Servant. (2) Having God’s holy nature and attributes. (3) Formal as to His manhood by the overshadowing of the Holy Ghost. (4) Coming into the world to exhibit in all its complete... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Luke 4:37

Luke 4:37And the fame of Him went out into every place of the country round aboutThe fame of JesusI.Now, you will plainly perceive that my drift is as usual this morning. I want all my time, and strength, and power to spread the fame of Jesus in every place throughout the country. Well, then, WE WILL NOTICE THREE OR FOUR THINGS IN WHICH HE IS AND MUST BE FAMED. First of all, His fame is spread abroad with regard to the majesty of His Person. Moreover, He is famed for the offices which He... read more

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The Biblical Illustrator - Luke 4:38-39

Luke 4:38-39And He arose out of the synagogue and entered into Simon’s houseSimon’s wife’s motherSuffering is to be found everywhere, in the public synagogue and in the private house.Even Peter’s house was not exempt. The chosen ones are tried as by fire, and the rod proves their election. (J. Parker, D. D.)Simon’s houseHow came Peter to have a house at Capernaum? Poor fishermen do not often have two houses, May it not be that, finding the Lord Jesus was frequently at Capernaum, Peter thought... read more

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The Biblical Illustrator - Luke 4:40

Luke 4:40; Luke 4:42Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sickNow when the sun was settingWhen the sun set another sun arose.The eventide of nature brought the morning of restoration. Nature perishes: Grace is eternal. Come to Christ when you can--early in the day, or in the shades of evening--He is ever ready. In Luke 4:42 mark an attempt to localise Christ. This is often done even now. But He is not to be parochially or congregationally shut in. He is the light of every life. He... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Luke 4:42

Luke 4:42That He would not depart from themHow to prolong the gracious visits of ChristI.WHAT MEANS SHOULD BE EMPLOYED TO PROLONG THE GRACIOUS VISITS OF CHRIST? I answer, generally, we must endeavour to render His continuance with us agreeable to Himself; and to avoid or banish from among us everything which tends to render it otherwise. When we wish to induce an earthly friend to reside with us as long as possible, we naturally endeavour to render his residence with us agreeable; for no person... read more

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