“BEHOLD THE MAN.”
In Matthew, He is the King.
In Mark He is the Servant.
In Luke, the Man.
Each writer presents our Lord from different aspects. Nothing more authentic was ever said that those four penmen wrote with the simplicity of men whose desire was to let the story speak for itself and would never dream of twisting it to suit their views.”
Moreover, they wrote independently of each other, and would have no idea of the ultimate fourfold design that their writings would comprise.
Each seemed to have a different class of people in view, and they wrote accordingly.
We also need to remember, “God inspires all scripture, and these incredible men wrote supernaturally guided by the Holy Spirit.
So then, we have in Mathew Jesus Israel’s King; He is Jehovah’s Servant; in Luke He is the Perfect man.
In Mathew, we have significant groupings.
In Mark we have we have successive snapshots.
In Luke we have a beautifully told story.
Yes, a beautifully told story- that’s what it is. It has been described as “the most beautiful book ever written.”
Luke has the pen of a gentleman and an artist. An old tradition has it that he was a painter. True or not, he was an artist with words, he could paint pictures that sit in our imaginations and last in our memories.
The gospel of Luke is an enjoyable book to read. It has a human beginning. Right away, we are in the hearts and homes of simple-living, godly, likeable folk. – Zacharias and Elizabeth, Joseph and Mary, neighbours and cousins,” Shepherds, Simeon and Anna.
Luke spends more time lingering around the cradle to see the Baby in those humble swaddling clothes.
Matthew at once concerned himself with the genealogy, and Mark eagerly started at the pubic ministry of Jesus. Luke lingers over the nativity – the human birth and babyhood of the “Holy Child.”
The emphasis on the human aspect is the master key that unlocks Luke’s gospel, which interprets the inward meaning behind the outward story.
Luke only mentioned that “the child grew, and He “increased in wisdom and height.” Chapter 2:40,52.
At His baptism, he was thirty years of age—chapter 3:23.
Luke mentions the importance of the diety and royalty of the wonder-child. Gabriel announces:
“He shall be called the Son of the Highest, and the Lord God shall give unto Him the throne of His father David.” Chapter 1:32.
From the birth to the baptism, Luke emphasises the humanness of Jesus. Luke Makes no mention of the star signifying the birth of a King. No Eastern wise men brought gifts to honour the new-born King.
We now pass to the manhood of Christ; Luke tells us that His ministry began at Nazareth, where He had been brought up.
We see the human emphasis when He wept over the city. Chapter 13:34.
When He knelt in prayer.Chapter 22:41.
Being strengthened by an angel. Chapter 22:43.
Agonizing so sorely that His sweat was “as great drops of blood. Chapter 22:44.
And yielding up His Spirit on the cross:”
Chapter 23: 46.;
One of His final prayers for us was to watch,
“Watch, therefore, and PRAY ALWAYS !” That you do not enter into temptation.”
Here alone Jesus verifies his resurrection-body to the eleven disciples, and shared His humaness with them.
Chapter 29: 38-43.
All through the gospel we see a human dependence on God expressing itself in prayerfulness.
Jesus Himself reminds you and me that we must be dependent upon God … for… all things… in all circumstances.
He encourages us by saying, “Without me you cannot do a thing.” How true is that?
“We must pray without ceasing.”
“Be instant in prayer.” God loves you passionately and loves to hear your voice, reaching out to Him in prayer.
He delights in answering your requests, large or small, though they may be. Pray verbally and in your mind. He indeed hears your prayers, expressed or unexpressed.
I cannot exist without Him guiding, strengthening, and keeping me from being trapped by the evil one.
Stop trying to do things your way without consulting God,
With God, all things are possible. Put your trust in Him today. Invite Him to rule your life. Ask for forgiveness for all your mistakes and selfishly wanting to live life your way.
As humans we must be dependent upon prayer as Jesus was.
He prayed for Peter and assured him,
“I have prayed that your faith will not fail you.”
And dear reader, He never ceases to pray for you also. See how much He loves and cares for you?
May the Lord keep you in His love and care until we come together again to enjoy His Precious Word.
Amen.
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