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It was about the 6th hour. Zacharias waited, until he saw the incense kindling. 13 The New American Standard Bible renders Mary’s question, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?,” but the marginal note informs us that she literally asked, “How shall this be … ?” I believe the literal (marginal) rendering should have been retained. It's read by more than 90% of pregnant women who read a pregnancy book—the most iconic, must-have book for parents-to-be, with over 14.5 million copies in print. You can also change some of your preferences. I also will declare my opinion.’ They still thought that Job was completely wrong, but they felt he was so confirmed in his own opinions (he was righteous in his own eyes) that it was useless to keep the discussion going. 2:3-4). Else my Maker would soon take me away.”. Bob is a pastor/teacher and elder at Community Bible Chapel in Richardson, Texas, and has contributed many of his Bible study series for use by the Foundation. Elihu shows some of the strengths and weaknesses of his youth. I must open my lips and answer. The name is Hebrew, and its signification, My-God-is-He, is as clearly Hebrew as that of some names of analogous meaning in our own language.” (Bradley), iv. And still he waited, as instructed to do, till a special signal indicated, that the moment had come to spread the incense on the altar, as near as possible to the Holy of Holies. I am Gabriel, the angel who stands in God’s presence. We, too, live in a period of “silence,” but God’s promises pertaining to Christ’s second coming are just as certain as those in which the godly took comfort and found hope. I answer, He was ‘the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram:’ this is all we know of him. On the other hand, he must have reflected on Leviticus chapter 10, which records the death of Nadab and Abihu, Aaron’s sons, for carrying out this ritual in a wrong manner. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. Without Luke, certain periods of Christ’s life and ministry would be unknown to us. Suddenly, the silence was shattered, and Messiah came. She wished to learn how her conception would be achieved, since she was a virgin.13 She was asking for clarification, not confirmation. I also will answer my part, This incense-offering had to be brought twice a day—early in the morning and again at about three o’clock in the afternoon (Exod. Elihu felt that Job was more concerned about being right himself than God being right. They were probably united together for the first time in a long time; they might not agree with each other, but they certainly all would disagree that this young upstart could be wiser or have more understanding than they did. I’m going to speak!’” (Smick). “We have been trying to know God by the intellect, by reading the Bible intellectually, by endeavouring to apprehend human systems. He is the classic angry young man, and from the outset what we need to notice about this kind of anger is that it puts him in a class by himself. Meanwhile, outside a crowd assembled for prayer. (1-5) Elihu and his dissatisfaction with the answers of Job’s friends. “Four times in the Hebrew text we are told that he was angry. We may request cookies to be set on your device. Before we get into this exciting announcement, however, let us take note of the uniqueness of Luke’s gospel, which will greatly enhance our study of this book, especially in helping us to appreciate its uniqueness as compared to the other three gospel accounts. Verses 7-9 A *Samaritan woman came to the well. This is explained in his introduction to the book, recorded in verses 1-4: Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile an account of the things accomplished among us, just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the Word have handed them down to us, it seemed fitting for me as well, having investigated everything carefully from the beginning, to write it out for you in consecutive order, most excellent Theophilus; so that you might know the exact truth about the things you have been taught (Luke 1:1-4). In this obviously self-flattering introduction to the speech, Elihu has clearly presented himself as smarter, wiser, and having more understanding than any of the four other men with him. Lest you say, ‘We have found wisdom’; Because he appears, dominates all discussion and then abruptly leaves, some modern commentators think that he wasn’t really part of the story and was inserted into the account later by the author or another editor. The spirit within me compels me. John, as the angel’s words make clear, was to be the fulfillment of Malachi’s final prophecy (Mal. Zacharias was a priest, but not one of great renown. 5 Norval Geldenhuys, Commentary on the Gospel of Luke, The New International Commentary on the New Testament Series (Grand Rapids: Wm. The he also would have ‘bowed down in worship,’ and reverently withdrawn, had not a wondrous sight arrested his steps.” Edersheim, I, pp. But there is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty gives him understanding: Elihu believed that just because Job and his three friends were older, it did not mean that they were the only ones with a spirit in a man, and the only one who had received understanding from the Almighty. A comparative chart of the early chapters of the four gospels, included at the conclusion of this message, points out the unique contribution of Luke to the biblical record of the earliest events in the life and ministry of John the Baptist and our Lord. 24:10).” Martin, “Luke,” pp. Over 50 percent of Luke’s gospel is unique, containing materials found nowhere else. Now, he felt that he simply had to speak. In the final analysis, it does not matter what men think of us, of our significance, of our contribution to mankind, of our greatness, of our goodness; it matters much what God thinks of us. Herod, one of the great and powerful figures of that day, is barely mentioned, for Christ meant little to him, other than to be a threat to his dominion. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. As we begin our actual study of Luke’s gospel, note the inter-twining of the lives of John and Jesus, even in the actual account of Luke. 2 Paul N. Benware, Luke: The Gospel of the Son of Man, Everyman’s Bible Commentary Series (Chicago: Moody Press, 1985), p. 11. What to Expect When You're Expecting is a perennial New York Times bestseller and one of USA Today's 25 most influential books of the past 25 years. c. Let me not, I pray, show partiality to anyone; nor let me flatter any man. 8 “… Zacharias means: ‘The Lord remembers (viz. (2) Zacharias and Elizabeth were elderly and without children. Announcing a brand new, cover-to-cover revision of America's pregnancy bible. One of the significant statements in the first chapter of Luke’s gospel is “… in the sight of the Lord.” Elizabeth and Zacharias were “righteous in the sight of the God” (1:6). 10 “The division was one of 24 groups of priests, drawn up in David’s time (1 Chron. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. No emphasis on commencement of public ministry, No central text or emphasis on calling disciples Cf. (2) Luke’s gospel conveys a divine philosophy of history, as opposed to a merely secular approach to history. They could not see or understand how both were right. “How young he was, or how old they were, we cannot tell; but there was no doubt a great disparity in their ages.” (Clarke), So Elihu, the son of Barachel the Buzite, answered and said: That prayer (singular) I understand to be his official prayer as a priest, representing the people of Israel. Mary’s response is a marvelous testimony to her faith in God and her submission to His will: “Behold the bondslave of the Lord; be it done to me according to your word” (v. 38). His home was not in either of the great priest-centres—the Ophel-quarter in Jerusalem, nor in Jericho—but in some small town in those uplands, south of Jerusalem: the historic ‘hill-country of Judaea.’9. Luke, as we have already noted, begins at precisely the place where the prophet Malachi left off. And multitude of years should teach wisdom.’ Christ is the key to history, the central theme. Can you imagine the sense of awe and wonder Zacharias must have felt as he entered into the semi-darkness of the holy place, illuminated only by the light of the lampstand? Changes will take effect once you reload the page. 1. Into the latter apartment only the high priest was allowed to go (and that but once a year, on the Great Day of Atonement), while the officiating priests might enter the holy place.” Geldenhuys, pp. Zacharias must have known that he would have to explain what had happened inside the holy place, and was afraid that no one would believe what he was promised; thus he asked for a sign. 6 It is interesting to note that Luke has very little emphasis on the fulfillment of Old Testament (Jewish) prophecies, which would have less impact on a Gentile, since they had not been taught these promises from childhood, as a Jewish child would have been. While I used to think that the prayer referred to was Zachariah’s prayer for a son, I no longer think this to be so. ‘There is a spirit in man!’ Open your spirit to the divine Spirit as you open a window to the sunny air.” (Meyer). 4 & 5. We can easily understand how Elihu felt this. It is by far the longest single speech in the Book of Job, longer than even God’s speech in later chapters. 5:18). b. Indeed my belly is like wine that has no vent; I believe that this was to assure those who beheld his ministry that his “inspiration” was from the Spirit of God and not from the “spirits” of strong drink, a not unfamiliar charge in those days (cf. 3 Ibid. I would take it that the prayers of the people were both for the fulfillment of God’s promises to His people, that is for the coming of the King and the establishment of Messiah’s kingdom. How to Obtain Help from Jesus (Matthew 15:21-28). The actual temple-building or sanctuary proper consisted of the holy place and the holy of holies. vv. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. Elizabeth, Zacharias, and Mary, while they would have been given no attention by secular historians, are significant to Luke because they played an important role in the appearance and ministry of our Lord. Yet what he did not understand was that both Job and God were right. When it came time for the order of Abijah’s division (cf. 9 Alfred Edersheim, The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah (Grand Rapids: Wm. Luke seems intent on presenting a carefully arranged sequence of events, from the very beginning, something which cannot be claimed by other gospel accounts. A divine perspective of history sees all of history as a part of the divine plan. Of the twenty in Luke, seven are unique to this gospel alone.3, … there are some fifty-one ‘parables’ spoken by Christ. Also against his three friends his wrath was aroused, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job. We notice already that Elihu has spent a chapter simply introducing his speech. Yet Elihu pressed forward, asking for this audience. my God is the absolutely Faithful One).’” Geldenhuys, p. 62. (3) Luke’s gospel is derived from eye witness accounts. He was given a sign, or should I say he himself became a sign, and in fact the sign was indicated by his speaking in “sign” language (1:22). Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. Luke 2:1-7). In these verses Luke informs us that he is aware that a good many other gospels have been written. ii. When I speak, I speak for God. The Book of Luke is therefore one which can greatly bless and benefit us in our Christian lives. Zacharias and his wife were elderly; Mary was young. There were 400 years of silence between the last words of the prophets and the first coming of Christ. The longer the delay in his return, the greater the concern of the crowd assembled outside. He assured Zacharias that he need not be afraid, for his prayer had been heard (v. 13). Before him—somewhat farther away, towards the heavy Veil that hung before the Holy of Holies, was the golden altar of incense, on which the red coals glowed. Related Topics: Introductions, Arguments, Outlines, Revelation, Robert L. (Bob)Deffinbaugh graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with his Th.M. 1 Chron. His covenant)’; and his mother’s name, Elisabeth, means: ‘My God is an oath (i.e. They are dismayed and answer no more; words escape them: Elihu noted that Job’s friends were exhausted by the debate. He hasn’t even gotten to the real points he wants to make. It did not save them any more than Paul’s religious piety was sufficient to save him (cf. Abraham and Sarah had a son in their old age, as did Hannah and the parents of Samson. The very last words of the last book of the Old Testament read: “Behold, I am going to send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and terrible day of the LORD. Where do you stand with God, my friend? Therefore I say, “Listen to me, I also will declare my opinion”: From this request for the attention and ear of Job, Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, we can assume that there were sour and disdainful faces on the older men. When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was aroused. Several features of Luke’s gospel point out its contribution to biblical revelation. “They are dismayed and answer no more; Several lessons emerge from our initial study in the Luke’s gospel. Zacharias and Elizabeth,8 the parents of John the Baptist, are introduced in verses 5-7. i. To his right (the left of the altar—that is, on the north side) was the table of shewbread; to his left, on the right or south side of the altar, was the golden candlestick. It is striking that Luke alone, the educated and artistically disposed Greek, has committed to writing the songs of Elisabeth, Mary, Zacharias and Simeon and the hymn of the angels. So I will not answer him with your words.”. Hers stemmed from her faith; the question of Zacharias stemmed from his lack of faith. The thinker and writer G.K. Chesterson wrote this about men like Elihu: “I believe what really happens in history is this: the old man is always wrong; and the young people are always wrong about what is wrong with him. In effect, Gabriel is saying, “Good grief, man, do you not know who is telling you that you and your wife will have a son? For example, Luke mentions thirteen women not found in the other gospels. i. There was a tremendous stigma attached to being without children, one which the woman probably felt most keenly. Each day the lot was cast to assign the various duties of the priests for the day. a. by John R. W. Stott (Downers Grove: Inter-Varsity Press, 1979), p.11. e. Because they were years older than he, Elihu had waited to speak to Job: Out of respect for those older than he, Elihu held back for as long as he felt he could. When Zacharias did emerge, the people waited for him to pronounce a blessing, as he would have customarily done.12 It must have taken a while for the people to grasp that the priests contortions and hand motions were an attempt to communicate and that he had been rendered unable to speak. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. 7, 8). Thus, everything in viewed in terms of its relationship to Christ. Of all the friends of Job, Elihu is the only one with a genealogy. A prayer with which the people outside would be in agreement as they prayed. Great men are not always wise, d. Also against his three friends his wrath was aroused: Elihu was also angry at Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar because they had failed to solve the controversy (they had found no answer), while at the same time they were (in Elihu’s opinion) too harsh against Job (and yet had condemned Job). We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. The events of the early chapters of Luke’s gospel shatter a silence which has lasted for 400 years. “There were some thousands of priests at the time, and it was arranged that each course should in turn send a number of priests to the temple for a week to execute their office there. Elizabeth knew that she would not have been taken seriously, and she would probably not have wanted to face any more cruel scorn, so seclusion was a simple answer. The task which Zacharias was to perform was one which should have been accomplished in a relatively brief period. Mary had a request of the angel Gabriel, too, but her request was not for a sign, but for clarification. These would include, but not be restricted to, the other three gospel accounts. “I am young in years, and you are very old; The fact that he is angry at both sides of the debate separates him from Job, on the one hand, but also from the other three friends.” (Mason). It can also be said that Luke’s gospel has more comprehensive range than the others. And where one came from did matter to the Jews. by John F. Walvoord and Roy B. Zuck (Wheaton: Victor Books, 1983), New Testament edition, p. 202. It did, however, set them apart from their peers. John would be “great in the sight of the Lord” (1:15). The angel Gabriel only now gives Zacharias his name, and he seems somewhat perturbed to have to do so. Thus, the angel’s words are to the effect that Zachariah’s prayer for Messiah’s coming have been answered, and in such a way that his own son, born miraculously to this elderly couple, will have a part in announcing the Messiah’s arrival. The sad thing about the unbelief of Zacharias is that there were a number of examples of supernatural births in the Old Testament. i. It begins with the announcements concerning the births of John the Baptist and Jesus and ends with a reference to the ascension of Christ.2, It is impossible to say how many miracles Jesus Christ performed during His ministry, because many are referred to collectively. 2 Paul N. Benware, Luke: The Gospel of the Son of Man, Everyman’s Bible Commentary Series (Chicago: Moody Press, 1985), p.11. 1 Chronicles 24). (See note on John 1:39.) For I do not know how to flatter, However, other Bible teachers think that John means 6 o’clock in the evening here. Some make him a descendant of Judah; Jerome, Bede, Lyranus, and some of the rabbis, make him Balaam the son of Beor, the magician; Bishop Warburton makes him Ezra the scribe; and Dr. Hodges makes him the second person in the glorious Trinity, the Lord Jesus Christ, and supposes that the chief scope of this part of the book was to convict Job of self-righteousness, and to show the necessity of the doctrine of justification by faith! There is, however, a deeper and truer method. Elihu seemed painfully unaware of how he sounded and looked. Thus Zacharias had entered the temple after the lot had fallen upon him. Nor do the aged always understand justice.”. The mention of his genealogy is important, because it reminds us that Elihu was not a fictional character. John would be great in the sight of the Lord, and was not to drink wine or liquor (v. 15). He commences his gospel with the angelic announcement of Gabriel to Zacharias, an elderly priest, that he and his wife will have a son, a son who will come in the spirit of Elijah the prophet, and who will turn the hearts of fathers to their children, and will prepare the way of the Lord. There is a spirit in a man: “So the sense of the place is, Every man, as a man, whether old or young, hath a reasonable soul, by which he is able in some measure to discern between good and evil, and to judge of men’s opinions and discourses; and therefore I also may venture to deliver my opinion.” (Poole), ii. As a further word of encouragement to Mary, Gabriel informed her that her elderly relative, Elizabeth, was in her sixth month of pregnancy, which bore testimony to the fact that nothing is impossible with God (vv. (1-5) Elihu and his dissatisfaction with the answers of Job’s friends. You can check these in your browser security settings. There are two different emphases to be found here, as I understand Luke’s account. . Q. Don’t You Think You Are Overly Harsh In Your Description Of Jacob As A Rascal? On the other hand, we are given those positive qualities for which they found favor with God, and which were the basis for God’s selection of them as the parents of John. We would not in any way suggest that the other gospels included in our New Testament were inaccurate. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1975 [reprint]), p. 81. Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. Their lives were lived in obedience to the Law of Moses. You see, when the priest emerged from the temple, he was to pronounce a blessing on the people. And he will restore the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the land with a curse” (Mal. Introduction The longest and most difficult delay of my life was waiting to drive . Herod is only a chronological point of reference to Luke. Neither by his training nor by his place of residence was Zacharias set apart as a cut above his peers. My problem was that I started driving when I was about 12. There are about a dozen passages in the gospels where miracles are summarized for us. Think how you would have felt in that awesome place, where you alone were allowed, when you suddenly realized that there was another person present with you. a. Zacharias and Elizabeth were married; Mary was a virgin, only engaged to be married; Zacharias doubted the angel’s message; Mary believed. We can imagine Elihu following the debate, thinking of what he would say in response to Job, and being frustrated that the answers of Job’s friends were not as brilliant as the answers in Elihu’s mind. So these three men ceased answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. “Elihu is angry with everybody. After All, God Greatly Blessed Him, And Made Him The Father Of The Nation Israel. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., [reprint], 1965), I, p. 135. And the breath of the Almighty gives him understanding. He request for a sign seems to confirm this. Deep silence had fallen on the worshippers, as if they watched to heaven the prayers of Israel, ascending in the cloud of ‘odours’ that rose from the golden altar in the Holy Place. From his own words, these would include: (1) Accuracy in accounting the facts and focus of the gospel. After becoming pregnant, Elizabeth remained in seclusion for a five month period. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. b. I will speak, that I may find relief; Once we have considered these introductory matters, we will then turn our attention to the announcement of Gabriel to Zacharias. legally. It was to offer us salvation and eternal life, in place of condemnation and eternal death. And surely not one of you convinced Job, One can only imagine the feelings which Zacharias must have experienced the evening before his duty was performed. I can imagine that members of the crowd began to whisper to one another. In contrast to the negative factors which would have disinclined a Jew of standing to have expected the parents of John to be this elderly couple, there were two characteristics which Luke records which weighed heavily in their favor: (1) Zacharias was a priest, and both he and his wife were of the tribe of Aaron (Luke 1:5). A friend of mine has suggested that Zacharias was struck dumb by Gabriel because his fear was of saying something stupid—a pretty good possibility in my opinion. Phil. Mary wanted clarification as to what she was to do, in order to cooperate with the purposes of God, as the angel announced them to her. This fact would also have weighed very heavily against Zacharias and Elizabeth, if the choice of John’s parents were the decision of their peers, and not the sovereign choice of God. There are thirty-five miracles specifically detailed in the gospels, twenty of which are found in Luke. ... Verse 2 Poor and sick people often waited at the entrance to a holy place. This was such a high privilege it could be done by a priest only once in a lifetime. Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. But this Scriptural answer will not satisfy those who are determined to find out mysteries where there are none. Because they stood still and answered no more. Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. It would be a prayer that God’s kingdom would come. Luke has not written because others have failed to do so, but because other accounts have not included things which he feels are essential. On the one hand, the description of this couple reveals those characteristics which would have made them unacceptable to their contemporaries in Judaism. Or answered his words; He would reign forever on the throne of his father David (vv. Now before any of you that age get too excited, I must tell you that I grew up in the country where I could drive a great deal without ever getting on the highway. Bible sanctions pre-pubescent marriages (child marriage) ... And when he had waited for her three Years, till she was fit for marriage, he took her to wife.” ... “The longest New Testament passage on marriage is found, not in Ephesians, but in 1 Corinthians chapter 7. It was a very coveted task.11. John 9:2). ii. “Job never had opportunity to answer him. Those of us who have become parents know how quickly and easily we announce our blessed upcoming event. Then the wrath of Elihu, the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, was aroused against Job; his wrath was aroused because he justified himself rather than God. I pray that you have found favor with God, through faith in the person of His Son, Jesus Christ. God took no notice of him except to interrupt him.” (Morgan). This can best be seen by a comparison of parallels of the two, when placed side-by-side, as provided by the chart at the end of this lesson. “Age is no just measure of wisdom. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. In Elizabeth’s sixth month, Gabriel appeared to Mary, announcing to her that she would miraculously bear a child who would be Israel’s Messiah. So these three men ceased answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes, Elihu, the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, Then the wrath of Elihu… was aroused against Job, Also against his three friends his wrath was aroused, Because they were years older than he, Elihu had waited to speak to Job, I am young in years, and you are very old, But there is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty gives him understanding, Great men are not always wise, nor do the aged always understand justice, Therefore I say, “Listen to me, I also will declare my opinion”, Surely not one of you convinced Job, or answered his words, They are dismayed and answer no more; words escape them, For I am full of words; the spirit within me compels me, Let me not, I pray, show partiality to anyone; nor let me flatter any man. 32-33). Surely not one of you convinced Job, or answered his words: Elihu was frustrated because Job’s friends didn’t put him in his place the way he thought they should. Thus, there were the mixed feelings of rejoicing and fear. c. Then the wrath of Elihu… was aroused against Job: Apparently, Elihu was a silent listener at the whole dialogue up to this point. ©2019 David Guzik – No distribution beyond personal use without permission. For I do not know how to flatter, else my Maker would soon take me away, © Copyright - Enduring Word       |      . He probably carefully rehearsed in his mind exactly how he would perform his duty, so that he would emerge from the holy place alive. . Job 32 – Hearing from Elihu A. From a New Testament view (and O. T., too) their good works did not save them, but from the perspective of the Mosaic Covenant, their devotion to God expressed by their obedience to the Law, did make it possible for God to bless them through the birth of John. 4:5-6). 4 Ibid, p. 12. 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