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Letter of Apostle Luke – The Gospel
An Intimate Review
Pt 7
By Lawrence DeMetrius

The Rich Life

In [Lk 12:13, 14] Apostle Luke notes that Jesus Christ had no interest in JUDGING over or DIVIDING one’s temporal INHERITANCE. He prefers for mortals to be more concerned with securing spiritual riches in Yahweh.

*divide Gk #3307 merizo (mer-id-zo) it means to…
1. part, apportion, bestow or share
2. distribute, proportionally allocate, divide and assign according to some rule of proportional distribution
3. disunite, differ, deal, give part and distribute

*inheritance Gk #2817 kleronomia (klay-ron-om-ee-ah) it is heirship, patrimony or a possession

*judge Gk #1348 dikastes (dik-as-tace) it is a judger or one who is a…
1. public officer authorized to hear and decide cases in a court of law
2. magistrate charged with the administration of justice
3. person appointed to decide in any competition, contest or matter at issue
4. authorized arbiter or person qualified to pass a critical judgment
5. historically, an administrative head of Israel in the period between the death of Joshua and the accession to the throne by Saul

*divider Gk #3312 meristes (mer-is-tace) it is one who apportions or administrates

Christ does not demonize the position of a JUDGE or DIVIDER of temporal INHERITANCE. However, He expressed that it was is His duty to restore mortals back to their eternal INHERITANCE in GOD. [Pro 8:17-21; Jn 10:10b] In [Lk 12:15] He addresses the consequence of prioritizing temporal gain over spiritual richness in GOD. He taught that real life is not in the ABUNDANCE of things possessed.
Although Christ does not demonize possession of wealth, He does warn about covetousness and the sense of security solely based on ownership of temporal assets, especially when there is no regard to securing eternal richness in Yahweh, the GOD of life.

*abundance Gk #4052 perisseuo (per-is-yoo-o) it means to…
1. superabound in quantity and quality
2. be in excess and superfluous
3. cause to superabound or excel

*possesseth Gk #5224 huparchonta (hoop-ar-khon-tah) it is things extant, in hand, property and possessions

In [Lk 12:16-21] Christ expounds upon this idea with The Parable of The Foolish Rich Man. By it, He teaches about the foolishness of spending one’s mortal lifetime acquiring temporal gain and make no effort to invest in one’s eternal well-being. [Exo 20:3; Mt 6:24; I Jn 2:15-17; 5:20, 21] He assures that mortals who wholeheartedly devote themselves to Yahweh will inherit temporal and eternal assets. [Lk 12:22-34; Mt 6:18-34] Disciples of Christ are commanded not to worry about food and clothing, as life within the natural body is more valuable than the food that nourishes it. [Lk 12:22, 23] In fact, the breath of LIFE within every living mortal is an extension of Yahweh. [Gen 2:7; Act 17:28] Christ also said that the natural body is more valuable than garments with which one can adorn it. [Lk 12:24-30] He assures that prioritizing Yahweh and HIS kingdom above all else, invokes manifestation of all one will ever need during their mortal lifetime. [Lk 12:31-34; I Tim 6:6-10, 17-19]

Be Ready Pt 1

In [Lk 12:35] Christ states that His Second Advent will occur at an unexpected moment. Thus, mortals are admonished to expect His immediate return as it positively affects their productiveness in righteousness. Christ teaches His disciples to LET their LOINS be GIRDED ABOUT and their LIGHTS BURNING.




*let English means to…
1. allow, allow to pass, go, come or permit
2. grant the occupancy or use of
3. contract or assign for performance
4. cause or make

*loins Gk #3751 osphus (os-foos) it is the external loin or hip and is figurative of procreative power

*girded about Gk #4024 perizonnumi (per-id-zone-noo-mee) it means to gird all around and literally or figuratively fasten on one’s belt

*lights Gk #3088 luchnos (lookh-nos) it is a portable lamp and literally or figuratively an illuminator

*burning Gk #2545 kaio (kah-o) it means to set on fire, kindle and consume

LOINS in this passage is PROACTIVE POWER. It is a function that Christ instructs His brethren to LET BE. As born-again believers, Yahweh worshipers are ILLUMINATORS of divine LIGHT, which is meant to be BURNING brightly in the dark world to be seen by all. [Isa 50:4; Pro 25:25; Mt 5:14-16; Mk 16:17a; Rm 10:14, 15; II Cor 4:1-7; Phil 2:15, 16] In [Lk 12:36-39] Christ adds the element of urgency by instructing His brethren to be as one who anticipates His Second Advent. This also refers to the moment one transitions to immortality, which can happen at any moment. Because this moment is coming for every mortal, they are admonished to live each day as if it were their last, especially the Elect. Christ likens those who do to BLESSED SERVANTS who He will personally GIRD and SERVE. [Lk 12:37; Jn 6:27]

*serve Gk #1247 diakoneo (dee-ak-on-eh-o) it means to…
1. be an attendant
2. wait upon as a host, friend or teacher
3. act as a Christian deacon




Be Ready Pt 2
Leaders of the Christian Faith

In [Lk 12:41-48] Apostle Peter asked Christ for clarify as to whether or not His lesson on readiness was specifically for the first Twelve Apostles or for all born-again believers. Christ clarified that it was for all believers but namely them who were forerunners and are leaders of The Christian Faith. He added that to whom much is given much is required. Therefore, those who are divinely appointed seats of leadership within His Church, are held to higher standards of character, responsibility and subject to heavier penalties should they fail to maintain the higher standard. This is especially so in the matter of administration of His teachings. [Eccl 10;1; Mt 5:19; Jam 3:1; 1:21-27; I Pet 5:1-4]

Be Ready Pt 3
Jesus Christ the Perfect Example

In [Lk 12:49-53] Apostle Luke describes Christ as the perfect example of servitude and readiness to fulfill Yahweh’s will. Spiritually mature servants of GOD are fully cognizant of the following.

1. They are come to send a holy FIRE on earth. This FIRE is the primary element by which THE DIVINE GODHEAD administers salvation to LOST souls who are PREDESTINED to become sons of GOD. [St Jn 1:12, 13] Their names remained in The Book of Life from the foundation of the world. [Exo 32:30-33; Lk 10;19; Rev 20:11-15; 13:8; 17:8; Ps 139:16] It is an inward FIRE that has been kindled by Christ the Word. As it was for Prophet Jeremiah, so too does Christ the Word burn within them. So potent is this Word that they cannot keep from sharing it with those who are purposed to hear it from them. [Jer 20:9; Isa 50:4; Jn 6:37-40, 44, 45, 65; 10; Rm 8:28-30; Heb 2:9-18]

2. They are purposed to be BAPTIZED with a specific BAPTISM.

*baptized Gk #907 baptizo (bap-tid-zo) it means to make overwhelmed and fully wet and is a ceremonial ablution, especially of the Christian ordinance used only in the New Testament

*baptism Gk #908 baptisma (bap-tis-mah) it is baptism as a…
• ceremonial immersion in water or application of water, as an initiatory rite or sacrament of The Christian Church
• trying or purifying experience or initiation
• purification of thought and character…namely with the Word of GOD

3. They are oracles of a divine message that is purposed to cause DIVISION between PEACEFUL relationships.

*peace Gk #1515 eirene (i-ray-nay) it is peace, prosperity, quietness, rest and oneness

*division Gk #1267 diamerismos (dee-am-er-is-mos) it is disunion of opinion and conduct

All the above are elements of readiness expressed in the lives of those who are sent by Yahweh to administer the pure Gospel of HIS Son, Jesus Christ.

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