So here’s what I learned in seminary about the book of Luke. Three things. First, the authors of this book and the book of Matthew both used the book of Mark as part of their source materials. He wasn’t there with Jesus so he had to rely on other “accounts.” That would explain why my reading today matches very closely with DAY 4 and DAY 14 that I already wrote about. So, go look there again for some witty comments! Second, the book of Luke is part one of a two-part mini series written to Theophilus. Who knows what part two is? If you said Acts—you are a winner! Too bad they didn’t make a movie of it!! Three, Theophilus is a man...or is he?!? This word is translated “one who loves God” and it could be that Luke is writing in general to any Christian reading his mini-series... Hmmmmm! That’s about all the seminary smarts I can share with you at this time. Hope you enjoyed it.
Now, my favorite one-liner from Jesus in today’s reading. Just imagine the scenario of the crowds all crushing in on Jesus trying to see him and hear him and be healed by him. Everyone wanted a piece of him. Instead of being overwhelmed and frustrated Jesus chose to have a sense of humor about it. Understatement of the day, “Who touched me?” 8:46.
Jim Bales
March 10
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It is so cool how Jesus called her out! He wanted her to answer him. Am I answering him? He wanted her to profess Him. "She declared to Him in the presence of all the people the reason she had touched Him and how she was healed immediately." ( Luke 8:47) Am I professing him?
ReplyDeleteAlso, I think it's really cool how there must have been something very different about her touch. Peter says in V 45 "Master the multitudes throng and press you and you say, Who touched Me?" That must have been some touch! A desperate touch. I can't live without you touch. An I believe touch. Power went out from HIM??!!! When I read verses 43-48 My brain just does this random, cool mini freak-out!! She touuched "the border of his garment"-- the border!! Not even His flesh!! If I could just touch His border, get close enough. Just go for it!!
To add to my comment above, I'd like to add: Thank you Mr. Jim!
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