What a powerful quote in Luke about talking the talk vs walking the walk. Jesus reminds us that people who feel the need to be seen as important and greeted with respect, like the teachers of the law in that time, will be “punished most severely.”
Sarah, yes! This was so striking to me, and it got me thinking…why punished most severely? And, what does that mean? I think it comes down to pride and deception. The pretense of holiness and the arrogance that comes with it seems to be—to God—what is most despicable. It’s like that quote from Isaiah, “these people honor me with their lips but their hearts are far from me. And their worship of me is nothing but man-made rules learned by rote” (29:3). God is not in our pretense. We can’t honor Him when we’re working our way towards Him by rituals that are just by our design. A broken and contrite heart—He loves!!!
We are blessed to see a glimpse of the divine wisdom of Jesus in these passages. It reminds me that though He is all wise it pleased Him to make the gospel foolish to the world. That those who believe would believe through His grace.
Wow, I feel like I’m reading the parable with the vineyard owner for the first time! What I’m seeing is that Jesus is saying to the leaders of the Jews that like like the owner of the vineyard, he gave the vineyard (himself/his truth) to the Jews as their God and they rebelled against him time and time again and didn’t listen to all the prophets he sent (love how this connects to chronicles and kings we reading) and refused to repent and bear good fruit. I think Jesus is saying and now you’ve rejected John the Baptist and you’re also going to reject and kill me (the owner’s son). So God is going to destroy them and give the vineyard to others. This makes me think of the fall of Jerusalem that came not too long afterwards, and the rise of Christendom where the gospel (the vineyard) was given to the Gentiles as it is today. However, Christendom has been declining and our culture is turning its back on Christianity. Earlier we read how the king of the Chaldeans destroyed Jerusalem before and took the Jews into captivity in Babylon but they eventually began to gradually return to Jerusalem with the rise of Persia. The Jews have been scattered all over the world for centuries with the massive repercussion of rejecting God’s son, but now we see Israel is once more established in our lifetime and the Jews are beginning to return, just like they did from Babylon. Goosebumps. It makes me feel like we’re on the cusp of a new chapter in God’s plan coming soon…. the rapture!?! Then it’s time for Israel to once again see the truth and return to God’s plans by accepting Jesus. They are gathering. Sorry for the essay!! Does anyone agree with any of this?
Interesting to see David’s parenting or lack thereof with a few of his sons. With Adonijah ch1:6 “his father had never crossed him at any time by asking why have you done so?” & with Solomon — ch2: 1 “As David’s time to die drew near, he charged Solomon his son, saying, 2 “I am going the way of all the earth. Be strong, therefore, and show yourself a man. 3 ‘Keep the charge of the Lord your God, to walk in His ways, to keep His statutes, His commandments, His ordinances, and His testimonies, according to what is written in the Law of Moses, that you may succeed in all that you do and wherever you turn…”
Can someone elaborate on the passage in Luke concerning multiple marriages and marriage in eternity? This has always confused me and I know there are a couple schools of thought on it.
Kayla, my understanding is that family relationships like marriage will not exist in heaven. I think we will recognize one another in some fashion, but it’s really a mystery as to what all the inter-relationships will look like. This passage shows us clearly though that marriage won’t look the same in heaven as it is on earth.
The brother’s all marrying the widow after the husband’s (their brother’s) death was in accordance to a Levitical law that was for the protection of the widow and was a way to continue the family line through the birth of children if they had kids. However, when we get to heaven we are not going to be referred to as husband’s and wives because the rules of heaven are different. My study notes in my Bible say: The resurrection order cannot be assumed to follow present earthly lines. In the new age there will be no marriage, no procreation and no death.
It also has a note to look at the note for Mark 12:25 which says: The basic characteristics of resurrection life will be fellowship with and service for God.
Thank you so much for explaining that passage! I was very confused why he dealt so harshly with killing him, but this makes so much sense. I also feel convicted of saying I trust the Lords plan, yet I try to manipulate it by my own will rather than truly trusting and obeying. I pray Lord for forgiveness for that and I will learn to trust and obey You alone.
God is so awesome!! I was just listening to Cornerstone by Hillsong. It’s amazing how the Word just lines up with what I’m experiencing. Render to God, things of God…I will, Lord
When I first read this, I got a bit confused as to why Solomon would refuse his brother to have this woman as his wife. I know he was on rocky soil with Solomon, but it seemed a bit harsh that requesting a wife (after supposedly recognizing that the Lord had given Solomon the kingdom) would bring him death.
But then I think about what Adonijah was truly doing:
Marriage was used often as a peace agreement, to create a connection between two peoples, families, nations, etc. Although it might slip past you, this woman was a part of the royal family now, by her relationship with David. Now, another tradition in other cultures if one family member takes the throne, is to kill off all other brothers and relatives that might try to rise up and take the throne from them.
So what are we actually looking at here?
Adonijah knows his life is threatened; but Solomon had recognized that Adonijah honored him, and allowed for him to go to his own home and live. But Adonijah doesn’t trust that, and he still regrets not being king, so he tries to find a way to secure himself and his place, apart from the king. On top of that, he does this by going to Solomon’s mother and having her ask him, to try and let it slip by.
And Solomon, filled with wisdom from God, recognized this move for what it was, and dealt with it.
And if you look at the other people at the end here too, it is the same way. It’s all a lesson about trust, really, and how it goes hand in hand with obedience. If this was God and us, He’d be saying, “I promised you peace, but you did not trust that I would do it; so now you’re trying to go your own way, and that is only going to bring you death.”
How often do I do that? I’m sorry LORD, when I go my own way instead of trusting yours.
She was the young woman that was brought in to King David when he was old and could not get warm. By Adonijah asking for her for a wife, he was trying to usurp the throne from Solomon.
The Lord is forever my cornerstone! Denied and Risen so that I may live life on this Earth and find treasures in heaven – earthly ones aren’t those I should focus on! Amen!
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What a powerful quote in Luke about talking the talk vs walking the walk. Jesus reminds us that people who feel the need to be seen as important and greeted with respect, like the teachers of the law in that time, will be “punished most severely.”
Sarah, yes! This was so striking to me, and it got me thinking…why punished most severely? And, what does that mean? I think it comes down to pride and deception. The pretense of holiness and the arrogance that comes with it seems to be—to God—what is most despicable. It’s like that quote from Isaiah, “these people honor me with their lips but their hearts are far from me. And their worship of me is nothing but man-made rules learned by rote” (29:3). God is not in our pretense. We can’t honor Him when we’re working our way towards Him by rituals that are just by our design. A broken and contrite heart—He loves!!!
36for they cannot die anymore, because they are equal to angels and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection. -ellie
We are blessed to see a glimpse of the divine wisdom of Jesus in these passages. It reminds me that though He is all wise it pleased Him to make the gospel foolish to the world. That those who believe would believe through His grace.
David’s advice to his son was to follow the Lord. Solomon sees that the Lord is the one who put him in power.
Wow, I feel like I’m reading the parable with the vineyard owner for the first time! What I’m seeing is that Jesus is saying to the leaders of the Jews that like like the owner of the vineyard, he gave the vineyard (himself/his truth) to the Jews as their God and they rebelled against him time and time again and didn’t listen to all the prophets he sent (love how this connects to chronicles and kings we reading) and refused to repent and bear good fruit. I think Jesus is saying and now you’ve rejected John the Baptist and you’re also going to reject and kill me (the owner’s son). So God is going to destroy them and give the vineyard to others. This makes me think of the fall of Jerusalem that came not too long afterwards, and the rise of Christendom where the gospel (the vineyard) was given to the Gentiles as it is today. However, Christendom has been declining and our culture is turning its back on Christianity. Earlier we read how the king of the Chaldeans destroyed Jerusalem before and took the Jews into captivity in Babylon but they eventually began to gradually return to Jerusalem with the rise of Persia. The Jews have been scattered all over the world for centuries with the massive repercussion of rejecting God’s son, but now we see Israel is once more established in our lifetime and the Jews are beginning to return, just like they did from Babylon. Goosebumps. It makes me feel like we’re on the cusp of a new chapter in God’s plan coming soon…. the rapture!?! Then it’s time for Israel to once again see the truth and return to God’s plans by accepting Jesus. They are gathering. Sorry for the essay!! Does anyone agree with any of this?
Wow thanks for helping me connect the dots! It’s amazing how both old and new testaments are intertwined. I couldn’t agree more!
loved this explanation!
Interesting to see David’s parenting or lack thereof with a few of his sons. With Adonijah ch1:6 “his father had never crossed him at any time by asking why have you done so?” & with Solomon — ch2: 1 “As David’s time to die drew near, he charged Solomon his son, saying, 2 “I am going the way of all the earth. Be strong, therefore, and show yourself a man. 3 ‘Keep the charge of the Lord your God, to walk in His ways, to keep His statutes, His commandments, His ordinances, and His testimonies, according to what is written in the Law of Moses, that you may succeed in all that you do and wherever you turn…”
Can someone elaborate on the passage in Luke concerning multiple marriages and marriage in eternity? This has always confused me and I know there are a couple schools of thought on it.
Kayla, my understanding is that family relationships like marriage will not exist in heaven. I think we will recognize one another in some fashion, but it’s really a mystery as to what all the inter-relationships will look like. This passage shows us clearly though that marriage won’t look the same in heaven as it is on earth.
Thank you, that’s been my understanding, just wanted some more feedback!
The brother’s all marrying the widow after the husband’s (their brother’s) death was in accordance to a Levitical law that was for the protection of the widow and was a way to continue the family line through the birth of children if they had kids. However, when we get to heaven we are not going to be referred to as husband’s and wives because the rules of heaven are different. My study notes in my Bible say: The resurrection order cannot be assumed to follow present earthly lines. In the new age there will be no marriage, no procreation and no death.
It also has a note to look at the note for Mark 12:25 which says: The basic characteristics of resurrection life will be fellowship with and service for God.
Thank you so much for explaining that passage! I was very confused why he dealt so harshly with killing him, but this makes so much sense. I also feel convicted of saying I trust the Lords plan, yet I try to manipulate it by my own will rather than truly trusting and obeying. I pray Lord for forgiveness for that and I will learn to trust and obey You alone.
God is so awesome!! I was just listening to Cornerstone by Hillsong. It’s amazing how the Word just lines up with what I’m experiencing. Render to God, things of God…I will, Lord
Yes, amen! Love your name too!
When I first read this, I got a bit confused as to why Solomon would refuse his brother to have this woman as his wife. I know he was on rocky soil with Solomon, but it seemed a bit harsh that requesting a wife (after supposedly recognizing that the Lord had given Solomon the kingdom) would bring him death.
But then I think about what Adonijah was truly doing:
Marriage was used often as a peace agreement, to create a connection between two peoples, families, nations, etc. Although it might slip past you, this woman was a part of the royal family now, by her relationship with David. Now, another tradition in other cultures if one family member takes the throne, is to kill off all other brothers and relatives that might try to rise up and take the throne from them.
So what are we actually looking at here?
Adonijah knows his life is threatened; but Solomon had recognized that Adonijah honored him, and allowed for him to go to his own home and live. But Adonijah doesn’t trust that, and he still regrets not being king, so he tries to find a way to secure himself and his place, apart from the king. On top of that, he does this by going to Solomon’s mother and having her ask him, to try and let it slip by.
And Solomon, filled with wisdom from God, recognized this move for what it was, and dealt with it.
And if you look at the other people at the end here too, it is the same way. It’s all a lesson about trust, really, and how it goes hand in hand with obedience. If this was God and us, He’d be saying, “I promised you peace, but you did not trust that I would do it; so now you’re trying to go your own way, and that is only going to bring you death.”
How often do I do that? I’m sorry LORD, when I go my own way instead of trusting yours.
Thank you for the explanation! It helped.
Awesome explanation!! Thank you!
Love your explanation! Thank you!
Great explanation – thank you!
loved your explanation!
Who was abishag the shunammite? Why was adonijah not to marry her?
She was the young woman that was brought in to King David when he was old and could not get warm. By Adonijah asking for her for a wife, he was trying to usurp the throne from Solomon.
Oh! Thank you for this explanation! I was also confused by that passage
Thank you sandy! Must have missed that
The Lord is forever my cornerstone! Denied and Risen so that I may live life on this Earth and find treasures in heaven – earthly ones aren’t those I should focus on! Amen!
Amen amen!