Hebrew Background of Luke 12:22-34
Hebrew Background of Luke 12:22-34

Hebrew Background of Luke 12:22-34

In Luke 12:22-39, Jesus uses a common rabbinic device to interpret the Scriptures; draws from numerous passages in Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Daniel, and 1 Kings to encapsulate his teaching on the kingdom of God; and parallels the story of Solomon asking God for a lev shomea (“a listening heart”). All of this and more is elaborated in this video.

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