Study 27. Luke 11:27-53
v.27-28 He did not reject the woman, but proceeded to something more significant. The word menoun, translated rather, ‘does not question the truth of the preceding statement, but emphasizes the greater relevance of what follows’ (THB). It is not physical relationship to Jesus that is supremely important, but hearing and keeping the word of God. This points to patient, unspectacular religious practice. The word of God came to the people of that day through the teaching of Jesus as well as through the study of Scripture. They had a certain advantage over others, but Jesus is saying that wherever people have Scripture the path to blessing is open. (Morris) 20. Why was it wicked to ask Jesus for a sign to prove that he was from God (11:14, 16, 29-32)? In v.17-23 Jesus addressed the charge (v.15) that He was casting out demons by Beelzebul. Now he turns to the request for a sign (v.16) He had already performed a 'sign' by casting out the mute demon. ...