Part-2
The second part of the multitude’s acclamation, "“Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven”* echoes the song of the multitude (plethos) of angels at the announcement of the birth of Christos Kyrios (Luke 2:11-13). The multitude of disciples, like the multitude of angels, seem to recognise Yeshua as the Messiah, the Baliraja, the King who is to come.
This proclamation, acclamation and affirmation makes the Pharisees very nervous. Some Pharisees had warned Yeshua in Luke 13:31 that Herod wanted to kill Him and had advised the Lord to lay low. Now again some Pharisees implore Baliraja to order His disciples to stop their subversive chant. The Pharisees understand that such a display of royal pretensions may very well bring down the wrath of those in power in Jerusalem, whether it be the Sanhedrin, Herod, or Pilate. As it turns out, Yeshua will pass in judgment before all three (Luke 22:66-23:25).
Yet just as Baliraja had brushed aside the warnings of the Pharisees before (Luke 13:32-33), he does so once again, saying: “I tell you,” he replied, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.” (19:40). Yeshua knows full well the opposition He faces, but He will not be deterred from His mission.
It is worth noting that just as Baliraja’s response to the Pharisee’s warnings in Luke 13:32-33 led directly into a lament over Jerusalem (13:34-35), the same is the case here in Luke 19. Yeshua's response to the Pharisees leads directly into another lament over Jerusalem, this one accompanied by weeping. Although the key text text ends at 19:40, the lament of Baliraja in 19:41-44, followed by His clearing the temple of its vendors in 19:45-48, are of a piece with His entry into Jerusalem. Yeshua's destination is the temple, and all these events happen the same day, in one fell swoop.
The lament in particular offers a poignant interpretation of the events taking place. ....and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes." (19:42). Baliraja went on to describe the destruction that is coming upon Jerusalem and finishes by saying that these tragic events will happen “because you did not recognize the time of God's coming to you" (19:44c).
The “time of God's coming” (kairon tes episkopes) was intended to bring salvation to Israel. In the beginning of this gospel Zechariah announces it. “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them." (Luke 1:68). (Come: epeskepsato). It's the same Yeshua who now weeps because many in Israel have not recognised him as Messiah and Lord and have not accepted his peaceful coming. Their refusal of “the things that make for peace” will have tragic consequences for the nation.
#faith #scripture #bibleverse
to be continued....
The second part of the multitude’s acclamation, "“Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven”* echoes the song of the multitude (plethos) of angels at the announcement of the birth of Christos Kyrios (Luke 2:11-13). The multitude of disciples, like the multitude of angels, seem to recognise Yeshua as the Messiah, the Baliraja, the King who is to come.
This proclamation, acclamation and affirmation makes the Pharisees very nervous. Some Pharisees had warned Yeshua in Luke 13:31 that Herod wanted to kill Him and had advised the Lord to lay low. Now again some Pharisees implore Baliraja to order His disciples to stop their subversive chant. The Pharisees understand that such a display of royal pretensions may very well bring down the wrath of those in power in Jerusalem, whether it be the Sanhedrin, Herod, or Pilate. As it turns out, Yeshua will pass in judgment before all three (Luke 22:66-23:25).
Yet just as Baliraja had brushed aside the warnings of the Pharisees before (Luke 13:32-33), he does so once again, saying: “I tell you,” he replied, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.” (19:40). Yeshua knows full well the opposition He faces, but He will not be deterred from His mission.
It is worth noting that just as Baliraja’s response to the Pharisee’s warnings in Luke 13:32-33 led directly into a lament over Jerusalem (13:34-35), the same is the case here in Luke 19. Yeshua's response to the Pharisees leads directly into another lament over Jerusalem, this one accompanied by weeping. Although the key text text ends at 19:40, the lament of Baliraja in 19:41-44, followed by His clearing the temple of its vendors in 19:45-48, are of a piece with His entry into Jerusalem. Yeshua's destination is the temple, and all these events happen the same day, in one fell swoop.
The lament in particular offers a poignant interpretation of the events taking place. ....and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes." (19:42). Baliraja went on to describe the destruction that is coming upon Jerusalem and finishes by saying that these tragic events will happen “because you did not recognize the time of God's coming to you" (19:44c).
The “time of God's coming” (kairon tes episkopes) was intended to bring salvation to Israel. In the beginning of this gospel Zechariah announces it. “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them." (Luke 1:68). (Come: epeskepsato). It's the same Yeshua who now weeps because many in Israel have not recognised him as Messiah and Lord and have not accepted his peaceful coming. Their refusal of “the things that make for peace” will have tragic consequences for the nation.
#faith #scripture #bibleverse
to be continued....
Part-2
The second part of the multitude’s acclamation, "“Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven”* echoes the song of the multitude (plethos) of angels at the announcement of the birth of Christos Kyrios (Luke 2:11-13). The multitude of disciples, like the multitude of angels, seem to recognise Yeshua as the Messiah, the Baliraja, the King who is to come.
This proclamation, acclamation and affirmation makes the Pharisees very nervous. Some Pharisees had warned Yeshua in Luke 13:31 that Herod wanted to kill Him and had advised the Lord to lay low. Now again some Pharisees implore Baliraja to order His disciples to stop their subversive chant. The Pharisees understand that such a display of royal pretensions may very well bring down the wrath of those in power in Jerusalem, whether it be the Sanhedrin, Herod, or Pilate. As it turns out, Yeshua will pass in judgment before all three (Luke 22:66-23:25).
Yet just as Baliraja had brushed aside the warnings of the Pharisees before (Luke 13:32-33), he does so once again, saying: “I tell you,” he replied, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.” (19:40). Yeshua knows full well the opposition He faces, but He will not be deterred from His mission.
It is worth noting that just as Baliraja’s response to the Pharisee’s warnings in Luke 13:32-33 led directly into a lament over Jerusalem (13:34-35), the same is the case here in Luke 19. Yeshua's response to the Pharisees leads directly into another lament over Jerusalem, this one accompanied by weeping. Although the key text text ends at 19:40, the lament of Baliraja in 19:41-44, followed by His clearing the temple of its vendors in 19:45-48, are of a piece with His entry into Jerusalem. Yeshua's destination is the temple, and all these events happen the same day, in one fell swoop.
The lament in particular offers a poignant interpretation of the events taking place. ....and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes." (19:42). Baliraja went on to describe the destruction that is coming upon Jerusalem and finishes by saying that these tragic events will happen “because you did not recognize the time of God's coming to you" (19:44c).
The “time of God's coming” (kairon tes episkopes) was intended to bring salvation to Israel. In the beginning of this gospel Zechariah announces it. “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them." (Luke 1:68). (Come: epeskepsato). It's the same Yeshua who now weeps because many in Israel have not recognised him as Messiah and Lord and have not accepted his peaceful coming. Their refusal of “the things that make for peace” will have tragic consequences for the nation.
#faith #scripture #bibleverse
to be continued....
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