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Leon Morris · Citado em PreceptAustin
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Morris comments "We should perhaps reflect that it was the combination of a decree by the emperor in distant Rome and the gossiping tongues of Nazareth that brought Mary to Bethlehem at just the time to fulfil the prophecy about the birthplace of the Christ (Mic. 5:2). God works through all kinds of people to effect His purposes. (Borrow the The Gospel according to St. Luke TNTC) Related Resources: When were Joseph and Mary considered married? Why are Jesus' genealogies in Matthew and Luke so different? Was Joseph married before Mary? Where was Joseph when Jesus was an adult? What were common marriage customs in Bible times? To the city of David which is called Bethlehem (house of bread) - In fulfillment of the Messianic prophecy in Micah. How fitting that the House of Bread would be the site of the birth of the Bread of Life (Jn 6:35) Who would grow up, die and be raised from the dead that He might be able to nourish the entire world with "spiritual bread." “But as for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, [Too] little to be among the clans of Judah, From you One will go forth for Me to be ruler in Israel. His goings forth are from long ago, From the days of eternity.” (Micah 5:2-commentary) Comment - Notice that phrase "from you One will go forth" which speaks of Messiah's birth. And while He came to be Ruler, Israel rejected His rule. Therefore the prophecy "to be Ruler in Israel" was not fulfilled at His birth but will be fulfilled at His Second Coming when He returns as Deliverer (Ro 11:26+) and King of kings and Lord of lords (Rev 19:16+). At that time "all Israel will be saved" (Ro 11:26+) referring not to all Jews of all time but to all Jews who at the time of His return had come to believe in Him as Messiah and Savior and which will only be a remnant (1/3 - Zech 13:8+ Note that many Jews will have been saved prior to the Second Coming but this verse does not refer to those.). At His return Messiah's rule over Israel would be fully and finally consummated. See related notes on Isa 11:1, notes on Isaiah 11:10, and notes on Jer 33:15. How did the Jewish writers interpret Micah 5:2? James Gloag observes that even "Jewish writers in general… have adopted the Messianic application of this passage. They, however, avoid the reference to Jesus by supposing that Bethlehem is mentioned here as the birth-place of the Messiah only indirectly, denoting merely that he was to be descended from David; and the eternal duration here mentioned alludes not to the person but to the name of the Messiah. According to the rabbinical fancies, there were seven things created before the world existed; and one of these is the name of the Messiah. Other Jewish writers grant that Bethlehem is to be the birth-place of the Messiah, but they regard the prophecy as still unfulfilled, and look forward to its accomplishment in the future." (The Messianic Prophecies - Paton James Gloag - Google Books) Because he was of the house and family of David - Because is a term of explanation. Luke is explaining how Joseph knew that he had to go to Bethlehem the city of David for the census. Related articles - What was the star of Bethlehem? Where was Jesus born? Is Micah 5:2 a Messianic prophecy? Why was Jesus born in a manger? What year was Jesus Christ born? When was Jesus born? Wikipedia article on O Little Town of Bethlehem (includes the story of how it came to be written) O Little Town of Bethlehem (Elvis) O little town of Bethlehem How still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting Light The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight For Christ is born of Mary And gathered all above While mortals sleep, the angels keep Their watch of wondering love O morning stars together Proclaim the holy birth And praises sing to God the King And Peace to men on earth How silently, how silently The wondrous gift is given! So God imparts to human hearts The blessings of His heaven. No ear may hear His coming, But in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive him still, The dear Christ enters in. O holy Child of Bethlehem Descend to us, we pray Cast out our sin and enter in Be born to us today We hear the Christmas angels The great glad tidings tell O come to us, abide with us Our Lord Emmanuel Christmas Journey Read: Luke 2:1-7; Galatians 4:4-5 When the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son. —Galatians 4:4 How far is it from Nazareth to Bethlehem? If you’re in Pennsylvania, it’s about 9 miles and takes about 10 minutes by car. But if you’re in Nazareth of Galilee, and you’re traveling along with your pregnant wife, as Joseph was, it’s about 80 miles to Bethlehem. That journey probably took Joseph and Mary about a week, and they didn’t stay in a nice hotel when they got there. All Joseph could find was a stall in a stable, and that’s where Mary delivered “her firstborn Son” (Luke 2:7). But the journey for the infant Jesus was much farther than 80 miles. He left His place in heaven at God’s right hand, came to earth, and accepted our humanity. Eventually, He was stretched out on a cross to die, and He was buried in a borrowed tomb. But the journey was not over. He conquered death, left the tomb, walked again among men, and ascended to heaven. Even that is not the journey’s end. Someday He will return as King of kings and Lord of lords. As you take a Christmas journey this month, reflect on the journey Jesus made for us. He came from heaven to earth to die for us, making salvation available through His death on the cross and His glorious resurrection. Praise God for that first Christmas journey! When God stepped out of heaven above And came down to this earth, He clothed Himself in human flesh— A Child of lowly birth. —D. De Haan Jesus came to earth for us so we could go to heaven with Him. Luke 2:5 in order to register along with Mary, who was engaged to him, and was with child. NET He went to be registered with Mary, who was promised in marriage to him, and who was expecting a child. GNT ἀπογράψασθαι σὺν Μαριὰμ τῇ ἐμνηστευμένῃ αὐτῷ, οὔσῃ ἐγκύῳ. NLT He took with him Mary, his fiancée, who was now obviously pregnant. KJV To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. ESV to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. NIV He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. ASV to enrol himself with Mary, who was betrothed to him, being great with child. CSB to be registered along with Mary, who was engaged to him and was pregnant. Dt 22:22-27 Mt 1:18,19 Luke 2 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries MARY ENGAGED WITH CHILD In order to - Term of purpose. Should always prompt the question "What purpose?" The answer in this case is obvious. To register along with Mary, who was engaged (mnesteuo) to him, and was with child - Mary was engaged and with child or pregnant with Jesus not by Joseph but "by the Holy Spirit." (Mt 1:18, 19). This is the miraculous virgin birth. The verb engaged is also a subtle clue that the child is not Joseph's (pre-marital sex was not the norm in Israel at this time!).
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Morris observes that "Many years later, that same body would be "wrapped...in a linen cloth, and laid...in a tomb cut into the rock, where no one had ever lain." (Luke 23:53)." "And he took it down and wrapped it in a linen cloth, and laid Him in a tomb cut into the rock, where no one had ever lain." Swaddled at His birth, wrapped at His death! Jesus was born to die!
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Morris says the rabbinic writings speak of sheep being pastured between Jerusalem and Bethlehem in February - (TNTC-Luke) Steven
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Morris has an interesting comment - In Bethlehem that night there might be one or two babies wrapped in swaddling clothes, but surely only one lying in a manger. (ED: WHY? BECAUSE GOD SAID IT WOULD A SIGN AND NOT A "MULTIPLE CHOICE!" GOD IS NOT THE GOD OF CONFUSION! 1Co 14:33+) (Borrow The Gospel according to St. Luke : an introduction and commentary) John
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Morris - "The fall and rising of many" indicates that those who reject the Messiah will be cast down, while those who accept Him will rise through salvation. C H
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Morris observes that "As a little child, Jesus already was "strong in [the] Spirit" and "filled with wisdom." Though not specifically stated, this surely implies that He, like John the Baptist (Luke 1:15+), was "filled with the Holy Ghost, even from His mother's womb.". The grace (charis) of God was upon Him - The preposition "upon" (epi) makes one think of Jesus' promise to His disciples that He would send forth "the promise of My Father UPON you," of course foretelling of the coming of the Spirit upon them. (Lk 24:49). The Spirit is called the Spirit of grace (Heb 10:29) and this could be an allusion to the Spirit's presence and working in the life of the fully human Jesus. Compare Luke's description of Jesus with his later description of Jesus' disciples in Acts - "And with great (megas) power (dunamis) the apostles were giving testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and abundant grace was upon them all." (Acts 4:33) So here we see grace associated with power, supernatural power enabling them to speak boldly. The Messiah will know His Father from childhood (Psalm 22:9; Luke 2:40). (From Which psalms predict the coming of Jesus Christ?) Robert Stein - Today historians are often interested in the early years of famous people in order to understand how and why they developed into the people they became. What were the childhood experiences that caused them to become the kind of people they were? Luke had no such purpose in mind. He sought rather to show that Jesus Christ, the risen Lord, was already aware of his being Christ and Lord, or better yet the Son of God, when he was twelve. (See Luke: An Exegetical and Theological Exposition)
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Morris comments that " - As a boy, Jesus had already become a deep student of the Scriptures, more than able to hold His own with the learned "doctors" (Rabbis). His parents, knowing His interests as well as His divine mission, should have known where He would be--hence His gentle question. The reference to "His Father's business" indicates that, even in His humanity, at the key age of twelve years, He already had begun to realize His identity and purpose." Marvin
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Morris - This is the first use in the New Testament of the Greek word (hupotasso) here translated "subject unto," also frequently translated "submit to" or "be obedient to." Thus, when we are told to "be subject one to another" (1 Peter 5:5) and "to every ordinance of man" (1 Peter 2:13) and other such humbling acts, it helps to recall that this definitive act of submission was by Christ Himself. Treasured (1301)(diatereo from dia - through + tereo - watch over, guard) means to keep carefully. In the present context the idea is that these words of are to be carefully remembered. In Acts diatereo speaks of moral abstinence, to keep oneself free from, wholly abstain from or avoid something (blood, things strangled, fornication). A T