From a75f26f44ba7c6f2df730ade711ad08545b24642 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lyle Mantooth Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2022 09:41:51 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Luke 8:16-21 --- content/bible_journal/luke_8:16-21.md | 33 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 33 insertions(+) create mode 100644 content/bible_journal/luke_8:16-21.md diff --git a/content/bible_journal/luke_8:16-21.md b/content/bible_journal/luke_8:16-21.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..099f5e2 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/bible_journal/luke_8:16-21.md @@ -0,0 +1,33 @@ ++++ +title = "Luke 8:16–21" +date = "2022-11-23" ++++ + +### [Read the passage.](https://biblia.com/bible/esv/Lk8.16-21) + +Here is your periodic reminder that the section titles, and even the chapter +and verse numbers you find in your Bible are not part of the original text and +therefore not inspired by the Holy Spirit. I should have included these verses +in yesterday's notes, perhaps. At any rate, even though Jesus changes +metaphors, He is still continuing to teach on the same point as the parable of +the sower. + +Recall that the point of the parable is that not everyone who hears God's word +will believe in it, or at least not enough to be saved. It has been hidden from +them so that God's purposes may be fulfilled. But those who do hear and believe +will reproduce God's word so that it may be dispersed far beyond their reach. +These are the ones who are like the lighted lamp that is put on a stand. +Instead of hiding the truth, it is shown to all, because even though it is +hidden from some for now, it will be known by everyone for true and for sure in +the Day of the Lord. And that is why we are admonished to "take care then how +you hear" (_v. 18_). It has eternal significance in how we are judged. + +The conclusion to Jesus's lesson comes at a providential moment when His family +comes to speak to Him. He clarifies that one takes care of how you hear by +obeying what God has told you. Familial relations are important, but your +relationship with God is more important. + +* * * + +Give us ears to hear, hearts to obey, and hands to do good works for Your +Name's sake.