In the Gospels, miracles and marvelous works are not signs in and of themselves. They must be based on something else. Jesus’ opponents even accuse him of casting out demons by the power of Beelzebub, and how would one know this wasn’t the case unless what was done was in fulfillment of Scripture? Jesus systematically affirms that Scripture- that which is written - is the sole valid reference for everything, even for the authority that he gives to his apostles over demons.

Join me in a discussion of Luke 10:16-21.

Notes:
Exodus 7:9-11; 8:19; 31:18
Luke 7:22-23; 11:19-20
ἐνγέγραπται - written
εὐδοκία - well-pleasing
“Sing A New Song Unto Me” composed and performed by Raphael Shaheen.
Photo by Eduardo Braga.
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