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Themes in Luke 14

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Themes in Luke 14

Luke 14:1 (show verse)

One Sabbath, Jesus went to the house of a leader of the Pharisees to eat a meal. The guests were watching Jesus closely.

Christ » Guest, a » Of one of the chief pharisees
Jesus Christ » History of » Dines with a pharisee on the sabbath (in peraea)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The dropsy cured
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Cures a man with dropsy
Pharisees » They minister to jesus
The sabbath » Necessary wants may be supplied on
Social life » Christ entertained in various homes » Of one of the chief pharisees

Luke 14:2 (show verse)

A man whose body was swollen with fluid suddenly appeared in front of him.

Christ » Miracles of » Man with dropsy
Diseases » Other diseases mentioned » Dropsy
Diseases » Mentioned in scripture » Dropsy
Jesus Christ » History of » Dines with a pharisee on the sabbath (in peraea)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The dropsy cured
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Cures a man with dropsy
Miracles » Of Christ » Man with dropsy
the Miracles of Christ » Dropsy cured
Sabbath » Doing good works on the sabbath

Luke 14:3 (show verse)

So Jesus asked the Pharisees and experts in the Law, "Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not?"

Jesus Christ » History of » Dines with a pharisee on the sabbath (in peraea)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The dropsy cured
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Cures a man with dropsy
the Miracles of Christ » Dropsy cured
Sabbath » Doing good works on the sabbath

Luke 14:4 (show verse)

But they kept silent. So he took hold of the man, healed him, and sent him away.

Luke 14:5 (show verse)

Then he asked them, "If your son or ox falls into a well on the Sabbath day, you would pull him out immediately, wouldn't you?"

Animals » Humaneness to (toward animals and other creatures)
Jesus Christ » History of » Dines with a pharisee on the sabbath (in peraea)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The dropsy cured
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Cures a man with dropsy
Sabbath » Doing good works on the sabbath

Luke 14:6 (show verse)

And they couldn't argue with him about this.

Jesus Christ » History of » Dines with a pharisee on the sabbath (in peraea)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The dropsy cured
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Cures a man with dropsy

Luke 14:7 (show verse)

When Jesus noticed how the guests were choosing the places of honor, he told them a parable.

Entertainments » Forwardness to take chief seats at, condemned
Guest » Rules for the conduct of
Jesus Christ » History of » Dines with a pharisee on the sabbath (in peraea)
Parables » Parables of Christ » Men bidden to a feast
Presumption » Exhibited in » Seeking precedence

Luke 14:8 (show verse)

"When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, don't sit down at the place of honor in case someone more important than you was invited by the host.

Entertainments » Forwardness to take chief seats at, condemned
Feasts » Rank
Fellowship, with God » With Christ » Social
Guest » Rules for the conduct of
Guests » Advices to » Not to seek social pre-eminence
Jesus Christ » History of » Dines with a pharisee on the sabbath (in peraea)
Parables » Parables of Christ » Men bidden to a feast
Presumption » Exhibited in » Seeking precedence
Social functions » Advices to guests » Not to seek social pre-eminence
Social life » Guests advices to » Not to seek social pre-eminence

Luke 14:9 (show verse)

Then the host who invited both of you would come to you and say, "Give this person your place.' In disgrace, you would have to take the place of least honor.

Feasts » Rank
Guest » Rules for the conduct of
Guests » Advices to » Not to seek social pre-eminence
Jesus Christ » History of » Dines with a pharisee on the sabbath (in peraea)
Parables » Parables of Christ » Men bidden to a feast
Presumption » Exhibited in » Seeking precedence
Social functions » Advices to guests » Not to seek social pre-eminence
Social life » Guests advices to » Not to seek social pre-eminence

But when you are invited, go and sit down at the place of least honor. Then, when your host comes, he will tell you, "Friend, move up higher,' and you will be honored in the presence of everyone who eats with you.

Entertainments » Guests at » Arranged according to rank
Feasts » Rank
Guest » Rules for the conduct of
Humility » Encouraged
Jesus Christ » History of » Dines with a pharisee on the sabbath (in peraea)
Parables » Parables of Christ » Men bidden to a feast
Presumption » Exhibited in » Seeking precedence
Respect » To an army

Luke 14:11 (show verse)

Because everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the person who humbles himself will be exalted."

Abasement » Who shall be abased
Exaltation » Those that exalt themselves
God » To believers » To the humble
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the humble
Guest » Rules for the conduct of
Humbleness » The humble
Humility » They who have » Exalted by God
Jesus Christ » History of » Dines with a pharisee on the sabbath (in peraea)
Parables » Parables of Christ » Men bidden to a feast
Presumption » Exhibited in » Seeking precedence
Punishment of the The Wicked » On account of their » Pride

Luke 14:12 (show verse)

Then he told the man who had invited him, "When you give a luncheon or a dinner, stop inviting only your friends, brothers, relatives, or rich neighbors. Otherwise, they may invite you in return and you would be repaid.

Charity » The reward for being charitable
Entertainments » Kinds of, mentioned in scripture » Dinner
Entertainments » Invitations to » Often only to relatives and friends
Entertainments » Kinds of, mentioned in scripture » Supper
Entertainments » Given by the guests in return
Fellowship, with God » With Christ » Social
Jesus Christ » History of » Dines with a pharisee on the sabbath (in peraea)
Recompense/restitution » Who shall be recompensed

Luke 14:13 (show verse)

Instead, when you give a banquet, make it your habit to invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind.

the Blessed » The bountiful
Charity » The reward for being charitable
Entertainments » Invitations to » Should be sent to the poor, &c
Jesus Christ » History of » Dines with a pharisee on the sabbath (in peraea)
The poor » They who in faith believe » Have promises
Recompense/restitution » Who shall be recompensed

Luke 14:14 (show verse)

Then you will be blessed because they can't repay you. And you will be repaid when the righteous are resurrected."

the Blessed » The bountiful
Charity » The reward for being charitable
Jesus Christ » History of » Dines with a pharisee on the sabbath (in peraea)
The poor » They who in faith believe » Have promises
Recompense » Of righteousness
Recompense/restitution » Who shall be recompensed
The Resurrection » Assumed and proved by our lord
The Resurrection » Saints in, shall » Be recompensed

Luke 14:15 (show verse)

Now one of those eating with him heard this and told him, "How blessed is the person who will eat in the kingdom of God!"

the Blessed » Who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The great supper
Jesus Christ » History of » Dines with a pharisee on the sabbath (in peraea)
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to

Luke 14:16 (show verse)

Jesus told him, "A man gave a large banquet and invited many people.

Absorption » Business engagements take precedence with worldly men
Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The men who were invited to a feast
Business » Cares » Engagements
Business life » Business Cares Result in » Business engagements take precedence with worldly men
Entertainments » Invitations to » Often addressed to many
Feasts » Of new moons » Spiritual
Feasts » Figurative
Spiritual food » Prepared in abundance for believers (select reading pr 91-6)
Gospel » Compared to » A feast
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The great supper
Jesus Christ » History of » Dines with a pharisee on the sabbath (in peraea)
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a king who made a marriage feast for his son
Opportunity » The measure of responsibility
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the king's feast
Spiritual » Feasts » Prepared in abundance for believers (select reading pr 91-6)

Luke 14:17 (show verse)

When it was time for the banquet, he sent his servant to tell those who were invited, "Come! Everything is now ready.'

Absorption » Business engagements take precedence with worldly men
Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The men who were invited to a feast
Business » Cares » Engagements
Business life » Business Cares Result in » Business engagements take precedence with worldly men
divine Call » To repentance
Comes » The comes of God's word » Come to the gospel feast
Entertainments » Invitations to » Repeated through servants when all things were ready
Feasts » Figurative
God » Call of » To repentance and a righteous life
God » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » A glorious inheritance
God's Call » divine Call » To repentance and a righteous life
God's Call » The comes of God's word » Come to the gospel feast
Gospel » Compared to » A feast
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The great supper
Jesus Christ » History of » Dines with a pharisee on the sabbath (in peraea)
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a king who made a marriage feast for his son
Opportunity » The measure of responsibility
Preparation » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » A glorious inheritance
divine Providence » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » A glorious inheritance
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the king's feast

Luke 14:18 (show verse)

Every single one of them began asking to be excused. The first told him, "I bought a field, and I need to go out and inspect it. Please excuse me.'

Absorption » Business engagements take precedence with worldly men
Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The men who were invited to a feast
Business » Cares » Engagements
Business life » Business Cares Result in » Business engagements take precedence with worldly men
overmuch Care » An obstruction to the gospel
Entertainments » Offence given by refusing to go to
Excuses » Seven excuses offered for the neglect of duty » Pressure of business
Feasts » Figurative
Gospel » Compared to » A feast
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The great supper
Jesus Christ » History of » Dines with a pharisee on the sabbath (in peraea)
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a king who made a marriage feast for his son
Land » Land measure a cubit = 1824 ft » Purchased
Opportunity » The measure of responsibility
Real estate » Land purchased
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the king's feast
Salvation » Neglect of » Absorption in business

Luke 14:19 (show verse)

Another said, "I bought five pairs of oxen, and I'm on my way to try them out. Please excuse me.'

Luke 14:20 (show verse)

Still another said, "I recently got married, so I can't come.'

Absorption » Business engagements take precedence with worldly men
Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The men who were invited to a feast
Business » Cares » Engagements
Business life » Business Cares Result in » Business engagements take precedence with worldly men
Care » Causes of » Responsibility for husband or wife
overmuch Care » An obstruction to the gospel
Excuses » Seven excuses offered for the neglect of duty » Pressure of business
Family » Cares » Responsibility for husband or wife
Feasts » Figurative
Gospel » Compared to » A feast
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The great supper
Jesus Christ » History of » Dines with a pharisee on the sabbath (in peraea)
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a king who made a marriage feast for his son
Opportunity » The measure of responsibility
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the king's feast

Luke 14:21 (show verse)

"So the servant went back and reported all this to his master. Then the master of the house became angry and told his servant, "Go quickly into the streets and alleys of the town and bring back the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame.'

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The men who were invited to a feast
Cities » Arranged in streets and lanes
Feasts » Figurative
Gospel » Compared to » A feast
Haste » Duty of » Haste in giving the invitation
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The great supper
Jesus Christ » History of » Dines with a pharisee on the sabbath (in peraea)
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a king who made a marriage feast for his son
Opportunity » The measure of responsibility
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the king's feast

Luke 14:22 (show verse)

The servant said, "Sir, what you ordered has been done, and there is still room.'

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The men who were invited to a feast
Entertainments » Anxiety to have many guests at, alluded to
Feasts » Figurative
Gospel » Compared to » A feast
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The great supper
Jesus Christ » History of » Dines with a pharisee on the sabbath (in peraea)
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a king who made a marriage feast for his son
Opportunity » The measure of responsibility
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the king's feast

Luke 14:23 (show verse)

Then the master told the servant, "Go out into the streets and the lanes and make the people come in, so that my house may be full.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The men who were invited to a feast
Entertainments » Anxiety to have many guests at, alluded to
Feasts » Figurative
Gospel » Compared to » A feast
Hedge » People lived in
Hedges » Poor travellers sought rest under
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The great supper
Jesus Christ » History of » Dines with a pharisee on the sabbath (in peraea)
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a king who made a marriage feast for his son
Opportunity » The measure of responsibility
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the king's feast

Luke 14:24 (show verse)

Because I tell all of you, none of those men who were invited will taste anything at my banquet.'"

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The men who were invited to a feast
Entertainments » Offence given by refusing to go to
Feasts » Ancient customs at » Men alone present at
Feasts » Figurative
Gospel » Compared to » A feast
Israel » A type of the apostate church when disobedient » Utterly cut off
Israel » Captivity of » Cut off
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates » The parable of the marriage banquet (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The great supper
Jesus Christ » History of » Dines with a pharisee on the sabbath (in peraea)
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a king who made a marriage feast for his son
Opportunity » The measure of responsibility
Reproof » Faithfulness in » In the parables of jesus » Of the king's feast

Luke 14:25 (show verse)

Now large crowds were traveling with Jesus. He turned and told them,

Luke 14:26 (show verse)

"If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father, mother, wife, children, brothers, and sisters, as well as his own life, he can't be my disciple.

Affections » Christ claims the first place in
Disciples/apostles » Who cannot be a disciple of Christ
Discipleship » Tests of
Discipleship » Conditions of » Renunciation
Hate » Those that do not hate their life in this world
Husbands' » Duties of, not to interfere with their duties to Christ
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches the multitude the conditions of discipleship (in peraea)
Life » Sacredness of, an inference from what is taught in the law concerning murder » To be hated for Christ's sake
natural Life » Should be laid down, if necessary, for Christ
Love » Those that love others more than jesus Christ
Marriage » Obligations under, inferior to duty to God
Missionaries » In preferring Christ above all relations
Missionaries » In hating life for Christ
Pilgrims and strangers » Saints are called to be
Proselytes » Required » To give up all heathen associates
Salvation » Conditions of
Stoicism » The subordination of natural affection

Luke 14:27 (show verse)

Whoever doesn't carry his cross and follow me can't be my disciple.

Cross » Figurative
Disciples/apostles » Who cannot be a disciple of Christ
Discipleship » Tests of
Discipleship » Followers, blessings promised to » Spiritual knowledge
Followers » Spiritual knowledge
Hate » Those that do not hate their life in this world
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches the multitude the conditions of discipleship (in peraea)
Missionaries » In following Christ
Pilgrims and strangers » Saints are called to be
Salvation » Conditions of
Self-denial » Necessary » In following Christ
Stoicism » Jesus requires self-denial and "crosses,"

Luke 14:28 (show verse)

"Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. He will first sit down and estimate the cost to see whether he has enough money to finish it, won't he?

Disciples/apostles » Who cannot be a disciple of Christ
Foundation » Laid for » Towers
Hate » Those that do not hate their life in this world
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches the multitude the conditions of discipleship (in peraea)
Parables » Parables of Christ » Builder of a tower
Salvation » Conditions of
Self-denial » Necessary » In following Christ
Tower » Parable of

Luke 14:29 (show verse)

Otherwise, if he lays a foundation and can't finish the building, everyone who watches will begin to ridicule him

Disciples/apostles » Who cannot be a disciple of Christ
Foundation » The lowest part of a building, and on which it rests
Foundation » Laid for » Towers
Hate » Those that do not hate their life in this world
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches the multitude the conditions of discipleship (in peraea)
Parables » Parables of Christ » Builder of a tower
Salvation » Conditions of
Self-denial » Necessary » In following Christ
Tower » Parable of

Luke 14:30 (show verse)

and say, "This person started a building but couldn't finish it.'

Disciples/apostles » Who cannot be a disciple of Christ
Hate » Those that do not hate their life in this world
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches the multitude the conditions of discipleship (in peraea)
Parables » Parables of Christ » Builder of a tower
Salvation » Conditions of
Self-denial » Necessary » In following Christ
Spiritual » Enlargement » failure

Luke 14:31 (show verse)

"Or suppose a king is going to war against another king. He will first sit down and consider whether with 10,000 men he can fight the one coming against him with 20,000 men, won't he?

Disciples/apostles » Who cannot be a disciple of Christ
Hate » Those that do not hate their life in this world
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches the multitude the conditions of discipleship (in peraea)
Parables » Parables of Christ » King going to war
Salvation » Conditions of
Self-denial » Necessary » In following Christ
War » Jewish laws concerning
War » Requires
War » Preceded by » Consultation

Luke 14:32 (show verse)

If he can't, he will send a delegation to ask for terms of peace while the other king is still far away.

Ambassadors » Other references to
Disciples/apostles » Who cannot be a disciple of Christ
Hate » Those that do not hate their life in this world
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches the multitude the conditions of discipleship (in peraea)
Parables » Parables of Christ » King going to war
Salvation » Conditions of
Self-denial » Necessary » In following Christ
War » Requires

Luke 14:33 (show verse)

In the same way, none of you can be my disciple unless he gives up all his possessions."

Being Devoted to God » Should be » Unreserved
Disciples/apostles » Who cannot be a disciple of Christ
Discipleship » Tests of
Discipleship » Conditions of » Leaving all
Hate » Those that do not hate their life in this world
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches the multitude the conditions of discipleship (in peraea)
Leaving all » A condition of discipleship
Parables » Parables of Christ » Builder of a tower
Parables » Parables of Christ » King going to war
Pilgrims and strangers » Saints are called to be
Renunciation » Renunciations of all things for Christ » A condition of discipleship
Salvation » Conditions of
Self-denial » Necessary » In following Christ
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Forsaking all

Luke 14:34 (show verse)

"Now, salt is good. But if the salt should lose its taste, how can its flavor be restored?

Agriculture or husbandry » Operations in » Manuring
Contact » Taking the hand, expressive of fellowship and helpfulness » The church, like salt, saves by contact
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches the multitude the conditions of discipleship (in peraea)
Manure » Used as fertilizer
Parables » Parables of Christ » Savor of salt
Personal contact » Taking the hand, expressive of fellowship and helpfulness » The church, like salt, saves by contact
Salt » If salt loses its savor
Salt » Figurative » Of the saving efficacy of the ekklesia of Christ
Christians as The salt » The church, like salt, saves by contact

Luke 14:35 (show verse)

It's suitable neither for the soil nor for the manure pile. People throw it away. Let the person who has ears to hear, listen!"

Agriculture or husbandry » Operations in » Manuring
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches the multitude the conditions of discipleship (in peraea)
Manure » Used as fertilizer
Parables » Parables of Christ » Savor of salt
Salt » If salt loses its savor