
It was also the winter capital, which made it a wealthy city.Īlfred Edersheim describes Jericho in Jesus’ day: Matthew says they were leaving Jericho.īrian Bell on Jericho - In Jesus day it was famous for its balm (an aromatic gum known for its medicinal qualities). In this final leg of the journey, Jesus had crossed the Jordan river from Perea into Judea ( see map or here for Perea) on the road which passed through this city passed through Jericho which was about 700 feet below sea level and was His last stop prior to beginning His ascent into the Holy City (Jerusalem was about 3,300 feet higher than Jericho - Thus in Lk 10:30- note "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho"). He was now near the end, because Jerusalem was only about 15 miles southwest of Jericho. He entered Jericho - For context remember that since Lk 9:51- note Jesus had been journeying toward His final goal, Jerusalem and the Passover (for He was the Passover Lamb - 1 Cor 5:7, Jn 1:29 - play Watch the Lamb). Jesus Journey's through Jericho to Jerusalem Analytical Bible Expositor - Analytical Bible Expositor – Luke.The Cleansing of the Temple (Luke 19:45-48).The Crying Over Jerusalem (Luke 19:41-44).The Coming Into Jerusalem (Luke 19:28-40).The Counsel About Stewardship (Luke 19:11-27).The Conversion of Zaccheus (Luke 19:1-10).Luke 19:1-10 Jesus: The Seeking Savior, Part 2 - John MacArthur.Luke 19:1-10 A Sinner Meets a Seeking Savior, Part 2 - John MacArthur.Luke 19:1-10 A Sinner Meets a Seeking Savior, Part 1 - John MacArthur.Luke 19:1-10 Zacchaeus Anonymous - Ray Pritchard.Luke 19 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries.

Luke 19:1 He entered Jericho and was passing through. John MacArthur's Introduction to the Gospel of LukeĬlick chart to enlarge LIFE OF CHRIST IN GOSPEL OF LUKE (See Shaded Areas)Ĭhart from recommended resource Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission From Jensen's Survey of the NT by permission
