Notes on Luke 18
Day 18, Reading Luke for Advent
Chapter Heading
Luke 18: Teaching on persistence & righteousness. The blind man healed.
General Outline
1-8. The Parable of the Persistent Widow
9-14. The Parable of the Pharisee & Tax Collector
15-17. Let the Little Children Come to Me!
18-30. The Rich Young Ruler
31-34. The 3rd Passion Prediction
35-43. The Blind Beggar of Jericho Healed
Brief Summary
Kretzmann: Jesus tells the parables of the importunate widow and of the Pharisee and the publican, blesses little children that are brought to Him, speaks to the rich young ruler concerning sacrifices for His sake, gives His disciples the third prediction of His Passion, and heals the blind man of Jericho.