Lucas 19
Ray Stedman · Citado em PreceptAustin
Lucas 19
Stedman commenting on that passage wrote "Some quaint commentator has said that those two words goodness and mercy (hesed) are God's "sheep dogs". This is the Shepherd's Psalm. David wrote it when he was but a lad, keeping sheep. In referring to the goodness and mercy of God, he is referring to the sheep dogs that nip at the heels of the flock and keep them in line, driving them into place. "Surely Goodness and Mercy shall follow me all the days of my life," nipping at my heels, humiliating me, turning me back from that which looks good but is really evil, keeping me from getting what I think I need, and what I think I want. But in the end we must name these what God names them -- goodness and mercy!" Thank God that He did not give up, but keep on pursuing us into the sheepfold of the Kingdom of God! (Read Lk 15:3-7+). And so we say with John "We love, because He first loved us." (1 John 4:19+). Steven
Lucas 19
Stedman - This was an occasion which called for praise. This was a very singular moment in the history of Israel. I do not know if you are aware of this, but when our Lord was riding down that mountain into the city of Jerusalem, it was an historic event, in fulfillment of several prophecies of the Old Testament. The prophet Daniel, hundreds of years earlier, had been given by God a certain calendar of time which was marked off precisely to determine the date when the Messiah would present himself to the nation Israel. And according to the reckoning of Sir Robert Anderson, former head of Scotland Yard, an English layman with a great knowledge of the Bible, the precise date on which Daniel's prophecy was to be fulfilled was this day (ED: Here is the Pdf of the book - The Coming Prince). According to the actual time which had elapsed, if Israel had been aware of it, this was the predicted hour, to the very second, in which our Lord was to present himself as King to Israel. Zechariah had predicted that Israel would see their King coming to them, "humble and riding on an ass, on a colt the foal of an ass," (Zechariah 9:9). That prediction also was being fulfilled in this moment. Here was an hour toward which the prophets had looked, and which they had longed to see. Luke 19:37-40 When Stones Cry Out Spurgeon's Devotional on Lk 19:40 - But could the stones cry out? Assuredly they could if he who opens the mouth of the dumb should bid them lift up their voice. Certainly if they were to speak, they would have much to testify in praise of him who created them by the word of his power; they could extol the wisdom and power of their Maker who called them into being. Shall not we speak well of him who made us anew, and out of stones raised up children unto Abraham? The old rocks could tell of chaos and order, and the handiwork of God in successive stages of creation's drama; and cannot we talk of God's decrees, of God's great work in ancient times, in all that he did for his church in the days of old? If the stones were to speak, they could tell of their breaker, how he took them from the quarry, and made them fit for the temple, and cannot we tell of our glorious Breaker, who broke our hearts with the hammer of his word, that he might build us into his temple? If the stones should cry out they would magnify their builder, who polished them and fashioned them after the similitude of a palace; and shall not we talk of our Architect and Builder, who has put us in our place in the temple of the living God? If the stones could cry out, they might have a long, long story to tell by way of memorial, for many a time hath a great stone been rolled as a memorial before the Lord; and we too can testify of Ebenezers, stones of help, pillars of remembrance. The broken stones of the law cry out against us, but Christ himself, who has rolled away the stone from the door of the sepulchre, speaks for us. Stones might well cry out, but we will not let them: we will hush their noise with ours; we will break forth into sacred song, and bless the majesty of the Most High, all our days glorifying him who is called by Jacob the Shepherd and Stone of Israel. Stones Cry Out Read: Luke 19:28-40 Subscribe to iTunes I tell you that if these should keep silent, the stones would immediately cry out. —Luke 19:40 Every year it seems that Christmas becomes more and more commercialized. Even in nations where the majority of people call themselves “Christian,” the season has become more about shopping than worshiping. The pressure to buy gifts and plan elaborate parties makes it increasingly difficult to stay focused on the real meaning of the holiday—the birth of Jesus, God’s only Son, the Savior of the world. But every holiday I also hear the gospel coming from surprising places —the very places that so commercialize Christmas—shopping malls. When I hear “Joy to the World! The Lord is come; let earth receive her King” ringing from public address systems, I think of the words Jesus said to the Pharisees who told Him to silence the crowds who were praising Him. “If they keep quiet,” Jesus said, “the stones will cry out” (Luke 19:40 niv). At Christmas we hear stones cry out. Even people spiritually dead sing carols written by Christians long dead, reminding us that no matter how hard people try to squelch the real message of Christmas, they will never succeed. Despite the commercialism that threatens to muddle the message of Christ’s birth, God will make His good news known as “far as the curse is found.” No more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make His blessings flow Far as the curse is found. —Watts Keeping Christ out of Christmas is as futile as holding back the ocean’s tide. The Stones Cry Out Read: Luke 19:29-40 If these should keep silent, the stones would immediately cry out. —Luke 19:40 I received a letter from a woman who told me she had grown up in a troubled home. At an early age she ran away, began a life of crime, and spent time in jail. Later, ensnared by drugs, she felt that the only way out of her sin-darkened life was suicide. At that point, because of the witness of two women who told her about Jesus, she put her trust in the Savior and found a reason for living. Soon she wanted to tell others about Jesus. She had some artistic ability, so she began to paint Bible verses and spiritual sayings on smooth stones she collected from beaches. She sold them and used the money to aid missionary causes. Those stones were her way of telling others about Jesus. This woman’s story reminds me of what Jesus said as He approached Jerusalem a few days before His crucifixion. The multitude declared, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Luke 19:38). When the Pharisees told Jesus to quiet the crowd, He said that if the people were silenced, even the stones would cry out (v.40). Of course, Jesus wasn’t talking about painted stones, but it is still true that even if our verbal witness is silenced, there are all sorts of ways to tell others about Christ. What “stones” can you use to tell others of your Savior and King? Through transformed eyes, Lord, help us see A world of people in despair, And help us reach them with Your love, To show them that we really care. —Sper I'm just a nobody telling everybody about Somebody who can save anybody! Pastor Alan Carr has a sermon entitled IF THE STONES COULD TALK Palestine is filled with stones. Jesus had a lot of contact with rocks and stones during His ministry. He walked on them, sat on them, prayed on them, wept on them and bled on them. If those stones that Jesus came into contact with could talk, what stories would they tell? Today, as God gives me liberty, I am going to take you to several places when Jesus came in contact with stones. If stones could talk these would have a great story to tell. Let’s see if we can hear it today. I. Mt. 4:3-4 STONES ON THE MOUNT OF TEMPTATION They talk of His Sinless Nature 2 Pet. 2:22; 2 Cor. 5:21 When innocent blood was shed on Calvary, sin and Satan were forever defeated! He is still our Holy Savior today! II. John 2:6 STONES AT THE MARRIAGE OF CANA They talk of His Provision Phil. 4:19 – He is still Jehovah-Jireh, "The LORD will see to it!" He is still "I AM" – Ex. 3:14 He is worthy of your faith! III. John 4:6 STONES AT JACOB’S WELL They talk of His Mission He picked the worse one in town to demonstrate his great purpose – Luke 19:10; Mark 2:17 He still loves old sinners today. He is still seeking and saving all who come to Him – John 6:37 His mission is also ours – Mark 16:15; Acts 1:8 IV. John 8:7 STONES IN THE TEMPLE COURT They talk of His Forgiveness He is a forgiving Savior – Ps 103:12 When a sinner comes to Him, He gives full justification – 1 Cor. 6:9-11 V. John 11:39-44 STONES AT THE TOMB OF LAZARUS They talk of His Power He has the power to raise the physically dead and the spiritually dead as well! He is capable of raising up hell bound sinners Ep 3:20; Mt. 28:18. He can take a life ruined and wrecked by sin, touch it by His grace and make it over again. The touch of the Master’s hand. VI. Lk. 19:40 STONES AROUND JERUSALEM They talk of His Glory The context. Jesus was being praised and glorified and the religious elite got upset over it. He is still worthy and they still get upset. But, we still need to be actively praising His Name. Praise is a command and not an option – Ps. 47:1; Heb. 13:15. Don’t feel like it – Do you reckon Job did? Job 1:20-21! I don’t want the stones doing my shouting. How about you? VII. Luke 22:41 STONES IN GETHSEMANE They talk of His Agony He battled Satanic attack infinitely more intense than what He faced on the Mt. Of Temptation, but He prevailed and drank from the bitter cup so that you and I might taste the sweet nectar of salvation. Satan tried to kill Him, but He was victorious. Calvary was His goal and when He reached the cross, He finished the business He came here to do – John 19:30 VIII. Mt. 28:1-6 STONES AT THE GARDEN TOMB They talk of His Resurrection Yes, He died, but He rose up again – Matt. 28:6. Now, He lives forever to make intercession for His people – Heb. 7:25. Yes, I am glad that Jesus died on the cross, but I am more glad that He rose from the dead. A dead Savior saves on one! Col. 3:3 – Our lives are tied with His. We will only live as long as Jesus does! IX. Acts 1:10-11 STONES ON THE MOUNT OF OLIVES They talk of His Return He ascended back to the Father, but He left us the blessed hope and promise of His return – John 14:1-3; 1 Th 4:16-18, Zechariah 14:4+ Get ready, for this year might just be the year when the Savior returns to claim His people. The question is: Are you ready? Conclusion - If the stones could speak you know what they would be saying? Just the same things that you and I ought to be saying today. As we stand here on the threshold of a New Year, we ought to get about the business of declaring His greatness to a lost and dying world. If the stones were to speak, they would be doing our job. Let’s get busy for Jesus and spread the message of His saving grace. Luke 19:41 When He approached Jerusalem, He saw the city and wept over it, wept over it Ps 119:53,136,158; Jeremiah 9:1; 13:17; 17:16; Hosea 11:8; John 11:35; Romans 9:2,3 Parallel accounts of Triumphal Entry - Mt 21:1-11; Mk 11:1-11; Lk 19:29-44, John 12:12-19 Luke 19 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Luke 19:28-44 Why You Should Follow Jesus - Steven Cole Luke 19:28-40 Jesus' Humble Coronation, Part 1 - John MacArthur Luke 19:28-44 Jesus' Humble Coronation, Part 2 - John MacArthur WEEPING OVER REJECTION WHICH WOULD BRING RETRIBUTION! Luke 19:41-44 is only found in the Gospel of Luke, neither Matthew or Mark's versions prophesying in this section of the coming destruction of Jerusalem.