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This part of Luke’s narrative records Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem, the Last Supper, his trials and crucifixion, his resurrection, his appearances and exposition of the OT, and his ascension. The commentary emphasizes how the narrative contributes to the church’s faith and worship life today. The same Christ who became incarnate and was born of the Virgin Mary comes and confers his grace through...

the Galileans.8 But Jesus’ call to repentance here is in the same words as his call to repentance after the report of the Galileans (except that ὡσαύτως, “likewise” [13:5], replaces ὁμοίως, “in the same way” [13:3]). For Jesus, any such tragedy should be seen not as a sign of God’s judgment on specific people for specific sins, but as a sign of his judgment of all people. Jesus calls not for speculation, but for contrition and faith. His summons here is for all of you to repent lest you perish
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