Author : T.O.D. Johnston
Note on Mary and Children.Best info - in the New Testament, Jesus' brothers and sisters are mentioned in a natural way - born of Mary and Joseph - in Luke 2:7, Jesus is called the first-born. Two brothers were James and Judas - each wrote a letter included in the New Testament.Joseph and Simon are mentioned in Mark 6:3. At least two sisters are suggested. It is also apparent that Joseph died early, therefore leaving Jesus as the eldest, responsible for taking care of the family for many years - even up to the time He began His public ministry around age 30.Note: John in Prison.According to early tradition, John was placed in a pit within Herod's prison. A grate covered the opening. A ladder had to be let down for the person within to get out. Therefore it was a dark and solitary place. Apparently his disciples were allowed to talk to him at times. Herod on a few occasions had him brought out that he might hear John preach to him. Under these circumstances, John was not aware of but bits and pieces of news about what Jesus was doing and he began to doubt whether Jesus was the Messiah, the Redeemer, the King of God's people, the Judge and Punisher of Sin.A Note on John As Herald - the one who goes before the king to announce the King's coming and make sure all preparations are complete.Once the King arrives, the herald is no longer needed. Once Jesus arrived, was baptized, and began His public ministry, John was no longer needed. John was put in prison. Jesus did not try to get him out, because this was a necessary part of God's plan; John was not to compete with Jesus. John's inability to completely understand his own role even led him to question if Jesus was truly the promised Messiah. John continued to have disciples, and communicate with them, though in prison. At a later point, John is taken out of the picture by being killed by Herod. Then no longer a distraction from Jesus - a planned necessity.The author taught from the Gospel of Luke at Paran Baptist Church on Highway 341 / Johnsonville Hwy in Lake City, South Carolina. This commentary is based on the notes he took in preparation for the lessons. He now enjoys spending his time with his family, and at his art studio on 118 Sauls St., Lake City, South Carolina. The above lesson was excerpted from his online Holy Bible Commentaries.
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