Morning Bible Study: Luke 7:11-17

A Widow’s Son Raised to Life

11 Afterward he was on his way to a town called Nain. His disciples and a large crowd were traveling with him. 

12 Just as he neared the gate of the town, a dead man was being carried out. He was his mother’s only son, and she was a widow. A large crowd from the town was also with her. 

13 When the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said, “Don’t weep.” 

14 Then he came up and touched the open coffin, and the pallbearers stopped. And he said, “Young man, I tell you, get up!”

15 The dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. 

16 Then fear came over everyone, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has risen among us,” and “God has visited his people.” 

17 This report about him went throughout Judea and all the vicinity.

Commentary

What we can learn from this passage:

This healing occurred not within a synagogue or temple, but on the streets, in the company of many people. Jesus was compelled to heal the young man out of mercy and compassion for the mother. Jesus's works of mercy should be an example to us, too. We are to conform ourselves to the image of Jesus Christ and act out of compassion toward others in our daily paths. Because we call ourselves believers and followers of Jesus, our acts glorify His name, and not our own. Might I be a blessing to others today, Lord.