Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: who, existing in the form of God, counted not the being on an equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the …
Allusion Gems
Bible Gem 1080 – A Staggering Thought I am still Pondering (Luke 16:22-26)
“Now the poor man died and was carried away by the angels to Abraham’s bosom; and the rich man also died and was buried. In Hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and *saw Abraham far away and Lazarus in his bosom. And …
Bible Gem 89 – Now’s the Time for Him to Enter His glory (John 12:23)
“His disciples didn’t understand at the time that this was a fulfilment of prophecy.” John 12:16 – What was a fulfilment of prophecy? The moment of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and its significance. John was fully aware of what Luke was doing in his gospel …
Bible Gem 88 – The 70 weeks of Daniel (Dan 9:25-26)
This “day” that Luke (and John) is referring to is what Daniel talked about when he said “Know and understand this: From the issuing of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until the Anointed One, the ruler, comes, there shall be seven sevens, and …
Bible Gem 87 – Luke’s Distinctives (Luke 19:38-44)
“Blessings on the King who comes in the name of the LORD! Peace in heaven, and glory in highest heaven!” It is only one word but it holds huge significance. Where does Luke get this word King from? Why does he introduce King into the …