Author : T.O.D. Johnston
Verse 9. A parallel account in Matthew 8:5-13 emphasizes that after the centurion sent his friends, he himself because of the seriousness of the occasion went toward Jesus. Both took place - one writer mentioning one part, the other writer mentions the other. Jesus was quite surprised at the certain faith of this pagan soldier. The soldier recognized the divine authority of Jesus - a fact that most of the Jews did not acknowledge.Verse 10. When the messengers went back to the man's house, the servant was already healed. Two important qualities seen in the Centurion: he was humble, feeling unworthy, and at the same time he had whole hearted faith in Christ.7:11-17. The Son of the Widow of Nain. Recorded only in Luke. Beyond the ability of healing someone near death - here Jesus brings one already dead, back to life.Verses 11, 12. On the way south of Capernaum, Jesus, His disciples, and a large crowd, were walking near the town of Nain - about 2 miles west of Endor, on a slope of the mountains called Little Hermon - it exists today. Tombs in rock have been found near the eastern gate of the village, along the road leading to Capernaum.Thus as Jesus and His followers neared the village they came upon the procession near the gate - probably including the family, hired mourners and some musicians with flutes and cymbals.Verses 13,14. According to custom, the widowed mother would be walking in front of the bier upon which her dead son was carried. It was natural that Jesus would talk to her and comfort her before he caused the bearers to stop. In deep compassion and sympathy with the mourning mother, Jesus commanded the young man to rise up and come back to life. There were no previous requirements of any merit or even faith on anyone's part.Verse 15. Jesus is Lord over life and death, possessing power over the spiritual realm. He calls the young man's spirit to come back - bringing the body back to life. In deep sympathy for the widowed mother - who asked nothing of him - He gave the young man back to her.Verses 16,17. This event was so obviously a work only possible with God that those present knew that Jesus was from God - at least a great prophet. No prophet had been seen in Israel for several generations. This was an undeniable and astonishing testimony to God again visiting His people.The perfect fulfillment of Jesus as Victor over death and the reuniting of loved ones, will take place in the heavenly realm. All those who have died in Christ will be raised incorruptible along with those still alive - to be forever together with Jesus.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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