Volume 5 14th Trailhead – 1st Trail

We are on the trail of Luke 22:37.

The trail is set in the context of the impending crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in Luke 22:35-38.

Luke 22:37 explicitly and clearly interprets Isaiah 53:12 to be referring to Jesus of Nazareth being counted with criminals, as in dying the death of a criminal.  This is yet another instance of the Bible interpreting the Bible. It categorically verified that the beloved Son of God in the flesh as Jesus of Nazareth had fulfilled the Isaiah 53:12 Messianic credential.  It is also recorded in Matthew 27:38 that two robbers were crucified with the beloved Son of God as Jesus of Nazareth, one to His right, and the other, His left.

In view of the above, the crux of Luke 22:37 is:

“Jesus of Nazareth was counted among criminals”