Biblical Reading and Reflections: December 17th (Isaiah 60 & Luke 18:1-30)
Alastair's Adversaria
Prayers for Vengeance in Luke, Chapter 18
The persistent widow at the beginning of luke represents the oppressed righteous in israel, waiting for salvation. The woman is calling out to be avenged by the representative of the law against her adversary or oppressor. This is compared to the prayers of god's people for judgment against their oppressors. As in romans chapter 12, verse 19, we ought not to avenge ourselves, but to give place to god's vengeance.
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