A few random observations/questions from this chapter:
"If they do not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced even if someone rises from the dead." (16:31). Out of curiosity, is this foreshadowing of Jesus' resurrection or just a continuation of the rich man and Lazarus?
Who are the "children of light" in 16:8?
I never thought of John as the "turning point" in the Bible until I read verse 16, "The law and the prophets were in effect until John came; since then the good news of the kingdom of God is proclaimed..." I also look at the new testament in the post-resurrection lens, but from Jesus perspective, John has pointed the way to a new life and Jesus is fulfilling the prophecy. John just took a few big steps forward in my mind :)
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I have always thought of children of light as us (Christians), whereas children of this age are those who are worldly.
ReplyDeleteThat makes sense. Thanks!
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