Luke 1:32
Verse
Context
Gabriel Foretells Jesus’ Birth
31Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus.32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David,33and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”
Sermons
R.G. Lee
Walter Wilson
John Piper
John F. WalvoordJohn F. WalvoordSummary
Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
He shall be great - Behold the greatness of the man Christ Jesus: 1st. Because that human nature that should be born of the virgin was to be united with the Divine nature. 2dly. In consequence of this, that human nature should be called in a peculiar sense the Son of the most high God; because God would produce it in her womb without the intervention of man. 3rdly. He shall be the everlasting Head and Sovereign of his Church. 4thly. His government and kingdom shall be eternal. Revolutions may destroy the kingdoms of the earth, but the powers and gates of hell and death shall never be able to destroy or injure the kingdom of Christ. His is the only dominion that shall never have an end. The angel seems here to refer to Isa 9:7; Isa 16:5; Jer 23:5; Dan 2:44; Dan 7:14. All which prophecies speak of the glory, extent, and perpetuity of the evangelical kingdom. The kingdom of grace and the kingdom of glory form the endless government of Christ.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
This is but an echo of the sublime prediction in Isa 9:6-7.
John Gill Bible Commentary
He shall be great,.... In his person, as God-man; this child born, and Son given, being the angel of the great counsel, the mighty God, and everlasting Father; Isa 9:6 which is here referred to; and in his offices, in his prophetic office, being that great and famous prophet Moses spoke of, mighty in word and deed, in his doctrine and miracles; in his priestly office, being a great high priest, both in the oblation of himself, and in his prevalent intercession; and in his kingly office, being the King of kings, and Lord of Lords; and in the whole of his office, as Mediator, being a great Saviour, the author of a great salvation for great sinners; in which is greatly displayed the glory of all the divine perfections: great also in his works, the miracles that he wrought, as proofs of his Deity and Messiahship, the work of redemption, the resurrection of himself from the dead, and of all men at the last day; and in the glory he is now possessed of in human nature, at the Father's right hand, where he is highly exalted above all principality and power: and shall be called the Son of the Highest; that is, of God, of whose names is "the Most High"; see Gen 14:18 not by creation, as angels and men, nor by adoption, as saints, nor by office, as magistrates, are called "the children of the Most High", Psa 82:6 but by nature, being the eternal Son of God; of the same nature with him, and equal to him: for he was not now to begin to be the Son of God, he was so before, even from all eternity; but the sense is, that he should now be known, owned, and acknowledged to be the Son of God, being as such manifested in human nature, and should be proved to be so by the works he wrought, and declared to be the Son of God with power by his resurrection from the dead: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David. Christ, as God, is the Son of God, as man, the son of David; a name often given to the Messiah, and by which he was well known among the Jews; and as Christ descended from him as man, in a literal sense, he had a right to the throne of his father David; and the Jews themselves say, that he was , "nearly allied to the kingdom" (w): but here it intends not his throne, in a literal, but in a figurative sense; for as David was a type of the Messiah in his kingly office, hence the Messiah is called "David their king", Hos 3:5 so his throne was typical of the Messiah's throne and kingdom; which is not of this world, but is in his church, and is set up in the hearts of his people, where he reigns by his Spirit and grace; and this is a throne and kingdom "given" by the Lord God. The kingdom of nature and providence he has by right of nature, as the Son of the Highest; the kingdom of grace, or the mediatorial kingdom, the kingdom of priests, or royal priesthood, is a delegated one; his Father has set him as king over his holy hill of Zion; and he is accountable for his government to him, and will one day deliver it up complete and perfect, (w) T. Bab. Sanhedrin, fol. 43. 1.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
1:32-33 These verses echo God’s covenant with David (2 Sam 7:11-16), the foundational promise of the coming Messiah (see also Isa 9:6-7; 11:1-5; Jer 23:5-6; 33:15-16; Ezek 37:24-25).
Luke 1:32
Gabriel Foretells Jesus’ Birth
31Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus.32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David,33and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”
- Scripture
- Sermons
- Commentary
Jesus Above All
By R.G. Lee6.3K40:35Jesus ChristISA 2:4ISA 11:6LUK 1:32JHN 3:31JHN 5:39JHN 7:46JHN 17:17In this sermon, the speaker reflects on his experience of attending a gathering where they listened to a recording of a singer who had been dead for 30 years. He mentions that during his own speaking engagements, he was given a strict time limit and would be interrupted if he went over. The speaker also discusses being questioned by students and not knowing all the answers, but being content with that. He then transitions to talking about Jesus as a teacher who believed in the truth of the Bible and used it to illuminate his message. The speaker highlights Jesus' death on the cross, emphasizing that he experienced both a physical and spiritual death. He concludes by referencing a passage from the book of Amos about a future day when the sun will go down at noon.
He Shall Be Great
By Walter Wilson63529:40Jesus ChristMAT 6:33LUK 1:32ROM 10:9ROM 10:13In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about dogs trying to catch a rat to illustrate the desire to escape from a difficult situation. The main message is that no one can make us fit to live with God and take us to heaven except for Jesus. The speaker emphasizes that no human being can avoid encountering Jesus in this life and the next. The sermon also highlights two ways in which Jesus is great: he brings enlightenment to the mind and he is the only one who can make us fit for heaven.
The Evil Origin of a Good King
By John Piper0DEU 17:14MAT 2:2LUK 1:32JHN 1:49ACT 2:30ROM 5:201CO 15:25REV 1:5REV 17:14John Piper preaches about the evil origin of a good king, tracing the lineage of kings in Israel back to the period of Samuel and the people's demand for a king like other nations. Despite the sinful beginnings, God's sovereign purposes prevail, using even the sins of His people to fulfill His plans. The sermon emphasizes the importance of recognizing past deeds of God, repenting from sin, and trusting in God's grace and faithfulness, even in the face of irreversible consequences.
Part 10: The Historical Context of Premillennialism
By John F. Walvoord0MAT 20:20LUK 1:32LUK 22:29ACT 1:6ROM 11:1ROM 11:291CO 15:232TI 3:162PE 1:20John F. Walvoord delves into the historical context and theological significance of modern premillennialism, highlighting the challenges faced by this doctrine throughout history. He emphasizes the importance of the infallibility of Scripture, literal interpretation, evangelicalism, opposition to ecclesiasticism, and the emphasis on prophetic studies within the framework of premillennialism. Walvoord traces the roots of premillennialism from the Old and New Testaments, through the early church, to its resurgence in modern times, portraying it as a system of Biblical interpretation that honors the Word of God and prepares believers for the second coming of Christ.
Part 16: The Abrahamic Covenant and Premillennialism
By John F. Walvoord0GEN 17:7JER 31:3LUK 1:32ACT 1:6ROM 11:25John F. Walvoord preaches on the restoration of Israel as a nation, emphasizing the prophetic promises of Israel's future glory and the fulfillment of the Abrahamic Covenant. The restoration of Israel is based on God's faithfulness to His promises, including Israel's continuance as a nation, regathering after dispersion, and possession of the promised land. The New Testament affirms Israel's restoration, with Romans 11 highlighting the future salvation of Israel and the removal of their spiritual blindness, pointing to a glorious future for the Jewish people.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
He shall be great - Behold the greatness of the man Christ Jesus: 1st. Because that human nature that should be born of the virgin was to be united with the Divine nature. 2dly. In consequence of this, that human nature should be called in a peculiar sense the Son of the most high God; because God would produce it in her womb without the intervention of man. 3rdly. He shall be the everlasting Head and Sovereign of his Church. 4thly. His government and kingdom shall be eternal. Revolutions may destroy the kingdoms of the earth, but the powers and gates of hell and death shall never be able to destroy or injure the kingdom of Christ. His is the only dominion that shall never have an end. The angel seems here to refer to Isa 9:7; Isa 16:5; Jer 23:5; Dan 2:44; Dan 7:14. All which prophecies speak of the glory, extent, and perpetuity of the evangelical kingdom. The kingdom of grace and the kingdom of glory form the endless government of Christ.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
This is but an echo of the sublime prediction in Isa 9:6-7.
John Gill Bible Commentary
He shall be great,.... In his person, as God-man; this child born, and Son given, being the angel of the great counsel, the mighty God, and everlasting Father; Isa 9:6 which is here referred to; and in his offices, in his prophetic office, being that great and famous prophet Moses spoke of, mighty in word and deed, in his doctrine and miracles; in his priestly office, being a great high priest, both in the oblation of himself, and in his prevalent intercession; and in his kingly office, being the King of kings, and Lord of Lords; and in the whole of his office, as Mediator, being a great Saviour, the author of a great salvation for great sinners; in which is greatly displayed the glory of all the divine perfections: great also in his works, the miracles that he wrought, as proofs of his Deity and Messiahship, the work of redemption, the resurrection of himself from the dead, and of all men at the last day; and in the glory he is now possessed of in human nature, at the Father's right hand, where he is highly exalted above all principality and power: and shall be called the Son of the Highest; that is, of God, of whose names is "the Most High"; see Gen 14:18 not by creation, as angels and men, nor by adoption, as saints, nor by office, as magistrates, are called "the children of the Most High", Psa 82:6 but by nature, being the eternal Son of God; of the same nature with him, and equal to him: for he was not now to begin to be the Son of God, he was so before, even from all eternity; but the sense is, that he should now be known, owned, and acknowledged to be the Son of God, being as such manifested in human nature, and should be proved to be so by the works he wrought, and declared to be the Son of God with power by his resurrection from the dead: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David. Christ, as God, is the Son of God, as man, the son of David; a name often given to the Messiah, and by which he was well known among the Jews; and as Christ descended from him as man, in a literal sense, he had a right to the throne of his father David; and the Jews themselves say, that he was , "nearly allied to the kingdom" (w): but here it intends not his throne, in a literal, but in a figurative sense; for as David was a type of the Messiah in his kingly office, hence the Messiah is called "David their king", Hos 3:5 so his throne was typical of the Messiah's throne and kingdom; which is not of this world, but is in his church, and is set up in the hearts of his people, where he reigns by his Spirit and grace; and this is a throne and kingdom "given" by the Lord God. The kingdom of nature and providence he has by right of nature, as the Son of the Highest; the kingdom of grace, or the mediatorial kingdom, the kingdom of priests, or royal priesthood, is a delegated one; his Father has set him as king over his holy hill of Zion; and he is accountable for his government to him, and will one day deliver it up complete and perfect, (w) T. Bab. Sanhedrin, fol. 43. 1.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
1:32-33 These verses echo God’s covenant with David (2 Sam 7:11-16), the foundational promise of the coming Messiah (see also Isa 9:6-7; 11:1-5; Jer 23:5-6; 33:15-16; Ezek 37:24-25).