Luke 7:18-23
Summary for Luke 7:18-23: 7:18-23 a The disciples of John the Baptist: See study note on 5:33. John was now in prison (3:19-20 b), wondering whether Jesus was truly the Messiah, since he did not act like a powerful warrior–king who would overthrow the Romans. In response, Jesus defined his messianic role.7:22 c the blind see, the lame walk: A series of allusions to Isaiah (Isa 26:19 d; 29:18-19 e; 35:5-6 f; 61:1-2 g) defines God’s salvation as the restoration of fallen creation. Jesus did not come to overthrow Roman rule over Judea (so he omits “captives ... will be freed” from his quotation of Isa 61:2 h); he came for the greater purpose of reversing the effects of sin and death.
7:23 i God blesses those who do not fall away because of me: The blessing is for those who are able to put aside their personal agendas and preconceived ideas about the Messiah and accept Jesus’ path of suffering.
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