Lawrence DeMetrius

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Letter of Apostle Luke – The Gospel
An Intimate Review
Pt 2
By Lawrence DeMetrius

Spiritual and Physical Healing

In [Lk 4:33a] Apostle Luke writes of a person attending a synagogue who was possessed by a DEVIL. This gives credence to the idea that one should not assume a church going person could not be in need of deliverance from demonic possession.

*devil Gk #1140 daimonion (dahee-mone-ee-on) it is a demonic being or deity

In [Lk 4:33b-37, 41] the DEVIL cried out with a loud voice, “Let US alone. What have WE to do with Thee Thou Jesus of Nazareth? Art Thou come to destroy US? I know Thee Who Thou art; the Holy One of Yahweh.” DEVILS recognize and respond to Christ and His brethren. They recognize Christ as the Holy One of Yahweh but not as Yahweh. When true sons of GOD walk in the fullness of their divine authority, DEVILS will respond to their rebuke and command to hold their peace and depart from their victims. In [Lk 4:34-44] Apostle Luke notes that not only are the sons of GOD authorized to cast out DEVILS, but they can REBUKE sicknesses that plague the mortal body, as did Christ the fever that afflicted the body of Apostle Peter’s mother-in-law.

The Call to Christian Life and Service

In [Lk 5:2-11] Apostle Luke notes something special about the callings of Peter, James and John. When Christ initially called them to discipleship, they were at work in their secular profession as fisherman. Anything there was to know about fishing they knew it. Christ utilized this affinity to gain their attention by performing an extraordinary feat when fishing. In so doing, they were able to quickly recognize that He was no ordinary Person and deserved their utmost attention. The fishermen were so moved by the act He performed that they willingly retired from their vocation to follow Him at His request. This gives credence to the idea that Christ meets one where they are when He reveals to them His glory.
Christ expresses reverent regard of one’s personal disposition to receive reverent regard in return. He then reveals His value to them in a way that is meaningful in their perspective. In so doing, He assures them of His ability to make wonderful things happen in and through their lives. From that moment on His words and works prove that He is worthy of their faith and devotion.

Jesus Christ Wills to Heal

In [Lk 5:12-35] Jesus Christ miraculously heals one from cancer. While teaching on a certain day, Pharisees and doctorates of the Mosaic Law came from major cities to hear Him teach. Although His ability to heal was apparent and available to all, these Hebrew leaders forfeited their healing opportunity due to their irreverence toward Christ. They also opposed the idea of Him having authority to grant forgiveness. However, the healing of one sick with palsy proved His ability to heal and forgive one of their sins. None of these Pharisees and Doctorates of Mosaic Law could perceive divine revelation. Because of this they were not able to receive divine healing for their mind or body. All who receive healing from Christ are assured that healing from the power of sin is greatest of healings. To acquire it one has only to believe Christ for and receive it. One must never allow another person’s ill judgment of Christ to keep them from believing in Him. To further express His willingness to serve those in need of healing, Christ accepted an invitation to a party hosted at the home of Levi a Tax Collector, who also became Apostle Matthew. As a well-known tax professional, Levi kept company with people of various lifestyles prior to his conversion. When the Pharisees and Scribes saw Christ interacting with these people their distaste for Him enhanced. Nevertheless, Christ merrily engaged with this audience at Levi’s gala, which expressed that He has no problem interacting with those in need of His service. Christ declared that He did not come for the righteous but for those who needed healing from the power of sin. In fact, He enjoys making His acquaintance with people who know they have a problem with sin and are open being healed of it.

Jesus Christ The New Way

In [Lk 5:36-39] Christ uses The Parable of The New and Old Wind to expound upon the idea appropriateness. The parable teaches that it is always appropriate to put things in proper perspective i.e., OLD with the OLD and NEW with the NEW.
He teaches that intermingling certain things like putting OLD WINE in NEW BOTTLES can create unfortunate circumstances. He notes that most WINE connoisseurs prefer OLD or VINTAGE WINE in its proper setting. Per this parable, Christ wanted His audience to know that He did not come to destroy The Mosaic Law but to fulfill the righteousness thereof by becoming The New Way of remedying sin active within the mortal nature. [Isa 9:2, 6, 7; Rm 3:23-26; 5:18, 19; 10:1-4]

Jesus Christ Lord of the Sabbath

In [Lk 6:1-11] Apostle Luke writes about an incident where the disciples of Christ were accused of doing something unlawful according The Mosaic Law. They were picking and eating corn on The Sabbath Day. Christ used this experience to challenge the scriptural knowledge of the Pharisees. He referred to the occurrence of King David and his company eating what was only lawful for Priests to eat per The Mosaic Law. [Deut 23:25] In so doing, He decreed His Lordship over The Mosaic Law, which expressed His authority over The Sabbath Day. [Dan 7:13, 14; Mt 28:18; I Cor 15:24-28; Phil 2:5-11] Christ clarified to His audience, which included these unbelieving Pharisees, that it is always right to do what is right regardless of what day it is. Apostle Luke notes that Christ performed another miraculous healing. However, in this scenario He required the beneficiary to perform an act of faith. This act admonishes all who desire divine gratuities to never let the unbelief of others discourage them from expressing their faith in Christ. It is always right to put faith in the Lord, Who rules over The Sabbath and all things in heaven and on earth. [Mt 28:18]

Divine Appointments in the Church of Jesus Christ

In [Lk 6:12-16] Apostle Luke notes that Christ had many disciples, twelve of which He appointed as leaders. It is important to note that while Christ equally loved all of His disciples, He does not appoint all of them to the office of an apostle.
Nevertheless, every disciple is to be confident and active in the office He appoints them to within His Body. [Mt 25:15; Rm 12:1-13; Eph 4:7]




The Beatitudes

In [Lk 6:20-26] Apostle Luke gives his rendition of The Beatitudes of Jesus Christ. In this passage, Christ addresses first century Christians, many of whom would undergo decades of great tribulation due to their allegiance to Him. As their Chief Apostle, Christ would be the first to endure such persecution. [Heb 12:1, 2] The Beatitudes are the hallmark of characteristics applicable to genuine disciples of Jesus Christ. In Yahweh’s perspective, anyone who conforms to these attributes are BLESSED. Apostle Luke writes,

BLESSED be ye POOR: for yours is the KINGDOM of God.
[Lk 6:20]

*blessed Gk #3107 makarios (mak-ar-ee-os) it is to be…

1. supremely blest
a. supreme is…
i. highest in rank or authority, paramount, sovereign and chief
ii. of the highest quality, degree, character and importance
iii. greatest, utmost or extreme
iv. last, final and ultimate

b. blest is…
i. consecrated, sacred, holy and sanctified
ii. worthy of adoration, reverence and worship
iii. divinely favored and fortunate
iv. blissfully happy and contented

2. fortunate is…
a. having, bringing and indicating good fortune
b. receiving good from uncertain and unexpected sources
c. manifesting favorable results

3. well-off is being…
a. well-to-do and having sufficient money for comfortable living
b. in satisfactory, favorable and good condition
*poor Gk #4434 ptochos (pto-khos) it means to crouch, is a cringing beggar who solely relies on public donation of food, money and other needs and is figuratively those who are distressed

*kingdom Gk #932 basileia (bas-il-i-ah) it is royalty, rule and realm

The POOR in Christ are BLESSED because they already possess the most supreme of all KINGDOMS, which is Yahweh’s. They have only to maintain it by abiding in Christ. [Jer 9:23, 24; St Jn 8:31, 32, 36; Rm 8:1-4; I Cor 1:18-31; Rev 3:8, 10, 11]

BLESSED are ye that HUNGER now: for ye shall be FILLED.
[Lk 6:21a]

*hunger Gk #3983 peinao (pi-nah-o) it means to…

1. famish, which is to cause or suffer extreme hunger and starve to death

2. crave, which is to…
a. long for, want or desire eagerly and greatly
b. require, need, beg or earnestly ask one for or to do something

*filled Gk #5526 chortazo (khor-tad-zo) it means to feed, stuff or abundantly supply with food

Those who HUNGER in Christ now are BLESSED because they shall be FILLED later.

BLESSED are ye that WEEP now: for ye shall LAUGH.
[Lk 6:21b]

*weep Gk #2799 klaio (klah-yo) it means to sob or wail aloud

*laugh Gk #1070 gelao (ghel-ah-o) it means to laugh as a sign of joy and satisfaction

Those who WEEP in Christ now are BLESSED because they shall LAUGH later.

BLESSED are ye, when men shall HATE you and when they shall SEPARATE you from their company, and shall REPROACH you, and CAST OUT your NAME as evil, for the Son of man’s sake.
[Lk 6:22]

*hate Gk #3404 miseo (mis-eh-o) it means to detest, persecute and love less

*separate Gk #873 aphorizo (af-or-id-o) it means to set off by boundaries, limit, exclude or appoint

*reproach Gk #3679 oneidizo (on-i-did-zo) it means to…

1. defame, slander or libel, which is to speak, promote and write malicious and untrue things about
2. rail at, utter bitter complaint about and vehemently denounce
3. express disapproval of, scold, harass and nag
4. sarcastically insult and mock

*cast out Gk #1544 ekballo (ek-bal-lo) it means to…
1. expel, eject, drive, evict or force out from a place or position
2. remove, drive or throw out
3. dismiss from office or occupancy

*name Gk #3686 onoma (on-om-ah) it refers to one’s unique identity, authority and character

REJOICE ye in that day, and LEAP for JOY: for behold, your REWARD is GREAT in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.
[Lk 6:23]

*rejoice Gk #5463 chairo (khah-ee-ro) it means cheerfulness and cheer, to be calmly happy or well-off and is a salutation that invokes wellness

*leap Gk #4640 skirtao (skeer-tah-o) it means to jump and sympathetically move as a quickening fetus


*joy Eng is…
1. the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good, satisfying and pleasurable
2. a source or cause of delight and that which is greatly valued or appreciated
3. the expression of gladness, festive celebration and is the state of happiness

*reward Gk #3408 misthos (mis-thos) it means to pay for services good or bad

*great Gk #4183 polus (pol-oos) it means much, many and large in any respect

Those who suffer HATRED, REPROACH and DEFAMATION of NAME for Christ’s sake, are BLESSED because they already have a GREAT REWARD in HEAVEN. In no way should born-again believers relinquish their GREAT REWARD in HEAVEN because others oppose of their devotion to Christ. [Rev 3:11; Jn 10:10] In fact, Christ invokes WOE upon all who choose temporal pleasures over eternal investments in Him. [Pro 8:17-21, 35, 36; Lk 6:24-26]

*woe Gk #3759 ouai (oo-ah-ee) it is a primary exclamation of grief, which is keen mental suffering and distress over affliction, loss, sharp sorrow, painful regret and the cause of such unfortunate consequence


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