Luke 24:47

"He said to them, “Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day,"

Key Reflection

In Luke 24:47, Jesus affirms that the Scriptures foretold both his suffering and resurrection, emphasizing these as necessary events for the fulfillment of prophecy. For the original audience, this meant recognizing that despite their initial disappointment and misunderstanding, the path to redemption required Christ’s sacrifice and subsequent resurrection, aligning with the messianic expectations rooted in the Hebrew Bible, particularly passages like Psalm 16:10 which spoke of not seeing corruption, hinting at resurrection.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 47. Repentance. Sorrow for sin and forsaking of it. It was proper that the necessity of repentance should be preached among all nations, for all were sinners. See Ac 17:30. Remission of sins. Pardon or forgiveness of sins. It should be proclaimed that all men should repent, and that those who are penitent may be pardoned. In my name. By my command it should be proclaimed that men should repent, and by my merit that they may be pardoned. Pardon is offered by the authority of Christ to ALL nations, and this is a sufficient warrant to offer the gospel to every man. Beginning at Jerusalem. This was the dwelling of his murderers, and it shows his readiness to forgive the vilest sinners.

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