BUTLER'S COMMENTS Chapter Thirteen (Luke 13:1-35) THE SON OF MAN CALLING FOR REPENTANCE IDEAS TO INVESTIGATE: 1. If the Galileans were not worse sinners than others, why did God allow Pilate to mingle their blood with the sacrifices (Luke 13:1-5)? 2. What is repentance (Luke 13:1-5)? 3. Is... [ Continue Reading ]
BUTLER'S COMMENTS SECTION 1 Repentance Defined (Luke 13:1-9) 13 There were some present at that very time who told him of the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2And he answered them, Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, b... [ Continue Reading ]
BUTLER'S COMMENTS SECTION 2 Repentance in Doctrine (Luke 13:10-17) 10 Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. 11And there was a woman who had had a spirit of infirmity for eighteen years; she was bent over and could not fully straighten herself. 12And when Jesus saw her, he ca... [ Continue Reading ]
BUTLER'S COMMENTS SECTION 3 Repentance in Destiny (Luke 13:18-21) 18 He said therefore, What is the kingdom of God like? And to what shall I compare it? 19It is like a grain of mustard seed which a man took and sowed in his garden; and it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air made nest... [ Continue Reading ]
BUTLER'S COMMENTS SECTION 4 Repentance is Difficult (Luke 13:22-30) 22 He went on his way through towns and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. 23And some one said to him, Lord, will those who are saved be few? And he said to them, 24Strive to enter by the narrow door; for many, I... [ Continue Reading ]
BUTLER'S COMMENTS SECTION 5 Repentance or Doom (Luke 13:31-35) 31 At that very hour some Pharisees came, and said to him, Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you. 32And he said to them, Go and tell that fox, -Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third da... [ Continue Reading ]