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Themes in Luke 9

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Themes in Luke 9

Luke 9:1 (show verse)

And, calling together the twelve, he gave them power and authority over all the demons, and to be curing, diseases;

Apostles » Commission of
Apostles » Miraculous power given to
Disciples/apostles » What jesus Christ sent his disciples to do
Disciples/apostles » What jesus Christ gave his disciples authority over
Evangelism » Jesus Christ sending forth disciples to preach
Healing » Who is given power to heal
Hearing » Those that do not hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Jesus Christ » History of » Instructs his disciples and empowers them to heal diseases and cast out unclean spirits
Power » The lord giving power
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples

Luke 9:2 (show verse)

and sent them forth, to be proclaiming the kingdom of God, and to be healing;

Apostles » Commission of
Apostles » Miraculous power given to
Disciples/apostles » What jesus Christ sent his disciples to do
Evangelism » Jesus Christ sending forth disciples to preach
Healing » Who is given power to heal
Hearing » Those that do not hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Jesus Christ » History of » Instructs his disciples and empowers them to heal diseases and cast out unclean spirits
Kingdom » Preaching of
spiritual Kingdom » Eternal the growth of » Preaching of
Leaders » Preaching » Encouraged
Ministers » Work of preaching » Encouraged
Ministers » Remuneration of » Required to preach the gospel
Power » The lord giving power
go Preach » Work of ministers, preaching encouraged
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples
Religious » Support of unfaithful » Encouraged
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Preaching of

Luke 9:3 (show verse)

and said unto them - Nothing, take ye for the journey, - neither staff, nor satchel, nor bread, nor silver, nor to have, two tunics.

Apostles » Commission of
Disciples/apostles » What jesus Christ sent his disciples to do
Fish » Miracles connected with » Of the loaves and fishes
Healing » Who is given power to heal
Hearing » Those that do not hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Jesus Christ » History of » Instructs his disciples and empowers them to heal diseases and cast out unclean spirits
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples

Luke 9:4 (show verse)

And, into whatsoever house ye enter, there, abide, and, thence, be going forth.

Luke 9:5 (show verse)

And, as many soever as shall not welcome you, in going forth from that city, the dust of your feet, shake ye off, for a witness against them.

Luke 9:6 (show verse)

And they went forth, and were passing through, along the villages, - delivering the glad-message, and effecting cures in every direction.

Disciples/apostles » What jesus Christ sent his disciples to do
Fish » Miracles connected with » Of the loaves and fishes
Healing » Who is given power to heal
Hearing » Those that do not hear the lordâ€™s disciples
Jesus Christ » History of » Instructs his disciples and empowers them to heal diseases and cast out unclean spirits
Leaders » Support of unfaithful » Affliction of
Ministers » Work of preaching » Examples of
Preaching » Examples of
Religious » Support of unfaithful » Affliction of

Luke 9:7 (show verse)

Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all the things which were coming to pass, and was utterly at a loss, because of its being said, by some, that, John, had been raised from the dead;

Antipas » Ruled » Galilee » Slayed » John the baptist
Conscience » Instances of » Of herod for beheading john the baptist
Conviction » Instances of » Herod, when he heard of the fame of jesus
Fish » Miracles connected with » Of the loaves and fishes
Herod » Tetrarch of galilee (herod antipas) » Desires to see jesus
Herods of the new testament » Antipas (herod the tetrarch) facts concerning » He ruled over galilee and perea for about thirty years seeking the title of king he was banished to gaul
Jesus Christ » History of » Herod (antipas) falsely supposes him to be john, whom he had beheaded

Luke 9:8 (show verse)

and, by some, that, Elijah, had appeared; and, by others, that, some prophet of the ancients, had arisen.

Fish » Miracles connected with » Of the loaves and fishes
Jesus Christ » History of » Herod (antipas) falsely supposes him to be john, whom he had beheaded

Luke 9:9 (show verse)

But Herod said - John, I myself, beheaded; but, who is this, concerning whom I am hearing such things as these? And he was seeking to see him.

Curiosity » Instances of » Of herod (antipas), to see jesus
Curiosity » Examples of idle » Herod, curious to see Christ
Fish » Miracles connected with » Of the loaves and fishes
Herod » Tetrarch of galilee (herod antipas) » Desires to see jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Herod (antipas) falsely supposes him to be john, whom he had beheaded

Luke 9:10 (show verse)

And the Apostles, returning, related to him what great things they had done. And, taking them aside, he retired privately, into a city called Bethsaida.

Bethsaida » Desert of, east of the sea of galilee, jesus feeds more than five thousand people in
Christ » Reproves » Retirement sought by
Deserts » General references to
Fish » Miracles connected with » Of the loaves and fishes
Jesus Christ » History of » The twelve apostles return; he goes to the desert, multitudes follow him; he feeds five thousand (at lake galilee)
Retirement » From worldly associations, Christ felt the need of

Luke 9:11 (show verse)

But, the multitudes, getting to know, followed him; and, giving them welcome, he began speaking unto them concerning the kingdom of God, - and, them that had need of cure, he healed,

Fish » Miracles connected with » Of the loaves and fishes
Jesus Christ » History of » The twelve apostles return; he goes to the desert, multitudes follow him; he feeds five thousand (at lake galilee)

And, the day, began to decline; and the twelve, coming near, said to him - Dismiss the multitude, that, going into the surrounding villages and hamlets, they may lodge, and find provisions; because, here, in a desert place, are we.

Christ » Miracles of » Feeding the five thousand
Fish » Miracles connected with » Of the loaves and fishes
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » More than five-thousand people fed
Jesus Christ » History of » The twelve apostles return; he goes to the desert, multitudes follow him; he feeds five thousand (at lake galilee)
Loaves » Miracle of the five
Miracles » Of Christ » Feeding the five thousand

Luke 9:13 (show verse)

But he said unto them - Give, ye, them to eat. They, however, said - We have not more than five loaves, and two fishes, - unless perhaps, we, should go, and buy food, for all this people.

Fish » Miracles connected with » Of the loaves and fishes
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » More than five-thousand people fed
Jesus Christ » History of » The twelve apostles return; he goes to the desert, multitudes follow him; he feeds five thousand (at lake galilee)
Loaves » Miracle of the five

Luke 9:14 (show verse)

For there were about five thousand men. And he said unto his disciples - Make them recline, in companies of about fifty each.

Luke 9:15 (show verse)

And they did so, - and made, one and all, recline.

Luke 9:16 (show verse)

And, taking the five loaves, and the two fishes, looking up into heaven, he blessed them, and brake them up, and went on giving to the disciples, to set before the multitude;

Luke 9:17 (show verse)

and they did all eat and were filled. And that which remained over to them, was taken up, - of broken pieces, twelve baskets.

Luke 9:18 (show verse)

And, it came to pass, when he was praying in solitude, the disciples, were with him. And he questioned them, saying - Who do the multitudes say that I am?

Caesarea philippi » A city » North » Israel
Christ » Private devotions of Christ » Only the disciples near
public Opinion » Jesus inquires about
Prayer » Jesus
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Only the disciples near
Secret prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Only the disciples near

Luke 9:19 (show verse)

And they, answering, said John the Immerser; But some, Elijah, and others, that, some prophet of the ancients, hath arisen.

John » Herod antipas falsely supposes jesus to be

Luke 9:20 (show verse)

And he said to them - But who say, ye, that I am? And, Peter, answering, said - The Christ of God!

Faith » Trial of » The disciples » By the question of jesus, as to who he was
Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ
Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ, of God
Names » Of Christ » Christ, of God
Peter » Confesses jesus to be the messiah

Luke 9:21 (show verse)

He, however, sternly admonishing them, gave charge that, unto no one, should they be telling this;

Faith » Trial of » The disciples » By the question of jesus, as to who he was

Luke 9:22 (show verse)

saying - The Son of Man must needs suffer, many things, and be rejected by the Elders and High priests and Scribes, and be slain, - and, on the third day, arise.

Christ » His foreknowledge » Predicts his own sufferings
Christ » Sufferings of » Predicts his own sufferings
Denial » Denying yourself for jesus Christ
Following » Following the lord
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells his own death and resurrection (near caesarea philippi)
Life » Who shall lose their life
Life » Who shall save their life
Losing and things lost » Who shall lose their life
Rejection » Jesus Christ being rejected
Salvation » Who shall save their life
Shame » Those that are ashamed of jesus Christ
Shame » Who jesus Christ will be ashamed of
Sufferings of Christ » Predicted by himself

Luke 9:23 (show verse)

And he was saying, unto all - If any one intendeth after me to come, Let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, - and be following me.

Cross » Figurative
Daily duty » Cross-bearing
Denial » Denying yourself for jesus Christ
Duty » Daily » Cross-bearing
required Expression » Different forms of religious expression required » Self-denial
Following » Following the lord
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells his own death and resurrection (near caesarea philippi)
Life » Who shall lose their life
Life » Who shall save their life
Losing and things lost » Who shall lose their life
Salvation » Who shall save their life
Shame » Those that are ashamed of jesus Christ
Shame » Who jesus Christ will be ashamed of
Stoicism » Jesus requires self-denial and "crosses,"

Luke 9:24 (show verse)

For, whosoever intendeth, his life, to save, shall lose it; but, whosoever shall lose his life for my sake, the same, shall save it?

Denial » Denying yourself for jesus Christ
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells his own death and resurrection (near caesarea philippi)
Life » Lessons of » Out of death
Life » Who shall lose their life
Life » Who shall save their life
Life » Sacredness of, an inference from what is taught in the law concerning murder » The one who loses it will save it
Losing and things lost » Who shall lose their life
Salvation » Who shall save their life
Shame » Those that are ashamed of jesus Christ
Shame » Who jesus Christ will be ashamed of
Stoicism » Jesus requires self-denial and "crosses,"

Luke 9:25 (show verse)

For what doth a man profit, who hath gained the whole world, but hath lost, or been made to forfeit, himself?

Denial » Denying yourself for jesus Christ
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells his own death and resurrection (near caesarea philippi)
Life » Who shall lose their life
Life » Lessons of » Precious, regarded by Christ as
Life » Who shall save their life
Losing and things lost » Who shall lose their life
Profit » What is not profitable
Profit and loss » Profit » Sin unprofitable, general references to
Salvation » Who shall save their life
Shame » Those that are ashamed of jesus Christ
Shame » Who jesus Christ will be ashamed of
Sin » Unpardonable, the » Unprofitable
Soul » Preciousness of
Stoicism » Jesus requires self-denial and "crosses,"
Worldliness » Seen in the tendency to imitate worldly customs, etc » Unprofitable

Luke 9:26 (show verse)

For, whosoever shall be ashamed of me, and of my words, of him, the Son of Man, will be ashamed, whensoever he shall come in his glory, and that of the Father, and of the holy messengers.

Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells his own death and resurrection (near caesarea philippi)
Shame » Those that are ashamed of jesus Christ
Shame » Who jesus Christ will be ashamed of
Shame » Jesus ashamed of those who deny him
Stoicism » Jesus requires self-denial and "crosses,"

Luke 9:27 (show verse)

But I tell you of a truth - There, are, some of those, here, standing, who shall in nowise taste of death, until they see the kingdom of God.

Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells his own death and resurrection (near caesarea philippi)
Shame » Those that are ashamed of jesus Christ
Shame » Who jesus Christ will be ashamed of

Luke 9:28 (show verse)

And it came to pass, after these words, about eight days, taking with him Peter and John and James, he went up into the mountain to pray.

James » An apostle. Son of zebedee and salome » an intimate companion of jesus, and present with him » At the transfiguration of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
John » The apostle » Is present when jesus performs the following miracles » The transfiguration
Mountain » Jesus goes up into, for prayer
Peter » Present » At the transfiguration
Prayer » Of jesus » On a mountain
Vision » Peter, james, and john » Of the transfiguration of jesus and the appearance of moses and elijah

Luke 9:29 (show verse)

And it came to pass, while he was praying, that, the appearance of his face, was changed, and, his clothing, became white, effulgent.

Christ » Touched by others » Transfigured
Christ » In great crises » At his transfiguration
Christ's » Prayers in great crises » At his transfiguration
Countenance » Transfigured
Face » Transfiguring of » Jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
Peter » Present » At the transfiguration
Prayer » Jesus
Vision » Peter, james, and john » Of the transfiguration of jesus and the appearance of moses and elijah

Luke 9:30 (show verse)

And lo! two men, were conversing with him, who, indeed, were Moses and Elijah, -

Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » At the transfiguration of jesus
Elijah » Appears to jesus at his transfiguration
Family Joy » Future » Maternal and paternal love » Saints glorified
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
moses » Present with jesus on the mount of transfiguration
Peter » Present » At the transfiguration
Saints » Death of » Glorified
the future » No more » Saints glorified
Vision » Peter, james, and john » Of the transfiguration of jesus and the appearance of moses and elijah

Luke 9:31 (show verse)

who, appearing in glory, were speaking as to his departure, which he was about to fulfil in Jerusalem.

Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » At the transfiguration of jesus
Angels » Knowledge of » Earthly things
Family Joy » Future » Maternal and paternal love » Saints glorified
Jerusalem » Christ » Put to death at
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
Peter » Present » At the transfiguration
Saints » Death of » Glorified
the future » No more » Saints glorified
Vision » Peter, james, and john » Of the transfiguration of jesus and the appearance of moses and elijah

Luke 9:32 (show verse)

Now, Peter, and they who were with him, had become heavy with sleep; but, waking up, they saw his glory, and the two men who were standing with him.

Christ » Glory of » Beheld upon the mount
Glory » Christ's » Beheld upon the mount
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
Peter » Present » At the transfiguration
Vision » Peter, james, and john » Of the transfiguration of jesus and the appearance of moses and elijah

Luke 9:33 (show verse)

And it came to pass, when they were being parted from him, Peter said unto Jesus - Master! it is, delightful, for us to be, here: Let us, therefore, make three tents, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah: - not knowing what he said.

Christ » Love to » Master
Hearing » Hearing the lord
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
Peter » Present » At the transfiguration
Vision » Peter, james, and john » Of the transfiguration of jesus and the appearance of moses and elijah
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ

Luke 9:34 (show verse)

Now, while he was saying these things, there came a cloud, and it began to overshadow them, - and they were overcome with fear as they entered into the cloud.

Hearing » Hearing the lord
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
Vision » Peter, james, and john » Of the transfiguration of jesus and the appearance of moses and elijah
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ

Luke 9:35 (show verse)

And, a voice, came out of the cloud, saying - This, is my Son, the Chosen One: Unto him, be hearkening.

Luke 9:36 (show verse)

And, when the voice came, there was found, Jesus alone. And they held their peace, and, unto no one, reported they, in those days, any of the things which they had seen.

Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
Vision » Peter, james, and john » Of the transfiguration of jesus and the appearance of moses and elijah

Luke 9:37 (show verse)

And it came to pass, on the next day, when they came down from the mountain, that there met him a great multitude.

Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Attractive
Christ » Miracles of » Lunatic child
Demons » The epileptic boy
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy
Miracles » Of Christ » Lunatic child

Luke 9:38 (show verse)

And lo! a man from the multitude, uttered a cry, saying - Teacher! I beg of thee, to look upon my son, because, my only begotten, he is.

Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Healing of
Demons » The epileptic boy
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
intercession » Intercessory prayer, examples of » Man's with Christ, examples of
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy
Telling jesus » Family troubles

Luke 9:39 (show verse)

And lo! a spirit, taketh him, and, suddenly, he crieth out, - and it convulseth him - with foaming, and with difficulty departeth from him, sorely bruising him.

Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Healing of
Demons » The epileptic boy
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy
The Devil » Character of » Fierce and cruel

Luke 9:40 (show verse)

And I begged of thy disciples, that they would cast it out, and they could not.

Luke 9:41 (show verse)

And, making answer, Jesus said - O faithless and perverted generation! how long shall I be with you, and bear with you? Bring, hither, thy son.

Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Healing of
Christ » Reproves » To the disciples powerless to heal the demoniac
Demons » The epileptic boy
Evil » Social in the church » Generation
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy
Reproof » Administered by Christ » To the disciples powerless to heal the demoniac
Words of Christ » Few, in times of trial instructive » To the disciples powerless to heal the demoniac

Luke 9:42 (show verse)

And, while yet he was coming, the demon tare him, and mangled him. But Jesus rebuked the impure spirit, and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.

Adversary » Power of » Ruining the soul and body
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Healing of
Demons » The epileptic boy
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Ruining the soul and body
Satan's » Work » Ruining the soul and body
Serpent » Power of » Ruining the soul and body
Tempter » Power of » Ruining the soul and body
The Devil » Character of » Fierce and cruel
satan's Work » Ruining the soul and body

Luke 9:43 (show verse)

And they were all being struck with astonishment, at the majesty of God. And, while all were marvelling at all things which he was doing, he said unto his disciples:

Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells his own death and resurrection (in galilee)
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy

Luke 9:44 (show verse)

Lay, ye, up in your ears, these words; for, the Son of Man, is about to be delivered up, into the hands of men.

Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells his own death and resurrection (in galilee)

Luke 9:45 (show verse)

But, they, understood not this saying, and it had become veiled from them, that they might not grasp it, - and they were afraid to question him, concerning this saying.

Dullness » Of the disciples
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells his own death and resurrection (in galilee)

Luke 9:46 (show verse)

But there entered a reasoning among them, as to who of them should be greatest.

Children » Symbolical of the regenerated
Greatness » Who shall be great
Heaven/the heavens » Who shall be great in the kingdom of heaven
Jesus Christ » Secular notions concerning the kingdom of
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
Kingdom of God » Who shall be great in the kingdom of God
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Those that receive a child in the name of jesus Christ

Luke 9:47 (show verse)

And, Jesus, perceiving the reasoning of their heart, taking a child, placed it near himself, -

Luke 9:48 (show verse)

and said unto them - Whosoever shall give welcome unto this child, on my name, unto me, giveth welcome; and, whosoever, unto me, giveth welcome, giveth welcome unto him that sent me forth. For, he who is least among you all, the same, is, great.

Children » Promises and assurances to
Children » Symbolical of the regenerated
God » To believers » To the humble
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the humble
Greatness » Who shall be great
Heaven/the heavens » Who shall be great in the kingdom of heaven
Jesus Christ » Secular notions concerning the kingdom of
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
Kingdom of God » Who shall be great in the kingdom of God
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Those that receive a child in the name of jesus Christ

Luke 9:49 (show verse)

But John, answering, said - Master! we saw some one, in thy name, casting out demons, - and we forbade him, because he followeth not with us.

Bigotry » Instances of » Of john in forbidding the casting out of demons by one who did not follow jesus
Catholicity » Inculcated
Christ » Love to » Master
religious Intolerance » Exemplified by » James and john
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the intolerance of his disciples
John » The apostle » Intolerance of
Name » What can be accomplished in the name of the lord
Opposition » Who does not oppose to the lord
Toleration » Religions

Luke 9:50 (show verse)

And Jesus said unto him - Do not forbid; for, whosoever is not against you, is, for you.

Bigotry » Instances of » Of john in forbidding the casting out of demons by one who did not follow jesus
Catholicity » Inculcated
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the intolerance of his disciples
John » The apostle » Intolerance of
Opposition » Who does not oppose to the lord
Toleration » Religions

Luke 9:51 (show verse)

And it came to pass, when the days for taking him up were on the point of being fulfilled, even he himself, set, his face, to be journeying unto Jerusalem;

Bigotry » Instances of » James and john in desiring to call down fire upon the samaritans who would not receive jesus
Jesus Christ » Death of, voluntary
Jesus Christ » History of » Journeys to jerusalem to attend the feast of tabernacles, passing through samaria
Seven » Example of steadfastness » Christ, in going to the cross
Stability » Seven notable examples of » Christ, in going to the cross
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » Christ, in going to the cross

Luke 9:52 (show verse)

and he sent messengers before his face, - and, taking their journey, they entered into a village of Samaritans, so as to prepare for him.

Bigotry » Instances of » James and john in desiring to call down fire upon the samaritans who would not receive jesus
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the samaritans in refusing to receive jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Journeys to jerusalem to attend the feast of tabernacles, passing through samaria
modern Samaria » Had many cities, &c
modern Samaria » Inhabitants of » Had no intercourse or dealings with the jews
Samaritans » Marginal chain of texts
Strife » Christ, an example of avoiding

Luke 9:53 (show verse)

And they welcomed him not, because, his face, was for journeying unto Jerusalem.

Bigotry » Instances of » James and john in desiring to call down fire upon the samaritans who would not receive jesus
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the samaritans in refusing to receive jesus
Character transformed » John the vindictive jew
Conversion » Characters transformed by » John the vindictive jew
Inhospitableness » Instances of » Some samaritans toward jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Journeys to jerusalem to attend the feast of tabernacles, passing through samaria
Prejudice » Racial
modern Samaria » Inhabitants of » Had no intercourse or dealings with the jews
Social life » Christ entertained in various homes » Inhospitality
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » John the vindictive jew becomes the apostle of love
Strife » Christ, an example of avoiding

Luke 9:54 (show verse)

And the disciples James and John, seeing it, said - Lord! wilt thou, that we bid fire come down from heaven, and destroy them?

Apostles » Moral state of, before pentecost
Bigotry » Instances of » James and john in desiring to call down fire upon the samaritans who would not receive jesus
Character transformed » John the vindictive jew
Conversion » Characters transformed by » John the vindictive jew
Elijah » Miracles of » Calls fire down upon the soldiers of ahaziah
Impatience » James and john, at the inhospitality of the samaritans
James » An apostle. Son of zebedee and salome » Bigotry of
Jesus Christ » History of » Journeys to jerusalem to attend the feast of tabernacles, passing through samaria
John » The apostle » Intolerance of
John, beloved disciple » Facts concerning » Vindictive
Malice » Instances of » James and john toward the samaritans
Presumption » Instances of » James and john, in desiring to call down fire upon the samaritans
Rashness » Instances of » James and john, in desiring to call down fire upon the samaritans
Retaliation » Examples of
Revenge » Rebuked by Christ
Revenge » Rebuked by jesus
Revenge » Exemplified » James and john
Revenge » Exemplified » By james and john
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » John the vindictive jew becomes the apostle of love
Strife » Christ, an example of avoiding

Luke 9:55 (show verse)

But, turning, he rebuked them.

Apostles » Moral state of, before pentecost
Bigotry » Instances of » James and john in desiring to call down fire upon the samaritans who would not receive jesus
Christ » Spirit of » Longsuffering
Jesus Christ » History of » Journeys to jerusalem to attend the feast of tabernacles, passing through samaria
John » The apostle » Intolerance of
Mercifulness » Of Christ
Revenge » Rebuked by Christ
Revenge » Rebuked by jesus
Revenge » Inconsistent with Christian spirit
Revenge » Inconsistent with
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Social duties » Mercifulness » Of Christ
Spirit of Christ » Longsuffering
Strife » Christ, an example of avoiding

Luke 9:56 (show verse)

And they journeyed into a different village.

Bigotry » Instances of » James and john in desiring to call down fire upon the samaritans who would not receive jesus
Christ » Spirit of » Longsuffering
Jesus Christ » History of » Journeys to jerusalem to attend the feast of tabernacles, passing through samaria
John » The apostle » Intolerance of
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Spirit of Christ » Longsuffering
Strife » Christ, an example of avoiding

Luke 9:57 (show verse)

And, as they were journeying on the road, one said unto him - I will follow thee, whithersoever thou shalt depart.

Care » Instances of » Certain persons who desired to follow jesus
overmuch Care » Exemplified » Persons who offered to follow Christ
Jesus Christ » History of » Journeys to jerusalem to attend the feast of tabernacles, passing through samaria
Religious zeal » Without knowledge

Luke 9:58 (show verse)

And Jesus said unto him - the foxes, have, dens, and, the birds of heaven, nests; but, the Son of Man, hath not where, his head, he may recline.

Care » Instances of » Certain persons who desired to follow jesus
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Poverty
Fox » Dens of
Foxes » Dwells in holes
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Poverty
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Poverty
Jesus Christ » History of » Journeys to jerusalem to attend the feast of tabernacles, passing through samaria
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Have the example of Christ
Religious zeal » Without knowledge

Luke 9:59 (show verse)

And he said unto another - Be following me! But, he, said - Suffer me, first, to depart, and bury my father.

Care » Instances of » Certain persons who desired to follow jesus
Character » Instability of
Decision » Exhortation to
Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Family ties prevent a man from following Christ
Jesus Christ » History of » Journeys to jerusalem to attend the feast of tabernacles, passing through samaria
Missionary-work by ministers » Worldly concerns should not delay
Procrastination » Condemned by Christ

Luke 9:60 (show verse)

And he said unto him - Leave, the dead, to bury their own dead; but, thou, departing, be declaring the kingdom of God.

Care » Instances of » Certain persons who desired to follow jesus
Character » Instability of
Decision » Exhortation to
Evangelism » What to preach
Jesus Christ » History of » Journeys to jerusalem to attend the feast of tabernacles, passing through samaria
Leaders » Preaching » Encouraged
Ministers » Work of preaching » Encouraged
Ministers » Remuneration of » Required to preach the gospel
Ministers » Should not be » Entangled by cares
Missionary-work by ministers » Worldly concerns should not delay
go Preach » Work of ministers, preaching encouraged
Procrastination » Condemned by Christ
Religious » Support of unfaithful » Encouraged

Luke 9:61 (show verse)

And, yet another, said - I will follow thee, Lord; But, first, suffer me to bid adieu to them that are in my house.

Care » Instances of » Certain persons who desired to follow jesus
Character » Instability of
Decision » Exhortation to
causes of Delay » Causes of » Family cares
Jesus Christ » History of » Journeys to jerusalem to attend the feast of tabernacles, passing through samaria
Missionary-work by ministers » Worldly concerns should not delay
Procrastination » Causes of » Family cares
Procrastination » Condemned by Christ

Luke 9:62 (show verse)

But Jesus said unto him - No one, laying the hand on a plough and looking unto the things behind, is, fit, for the kingdom of God.

Agriculture » Operations in » Plowing
Backsliding » Guilt and consequences of
Backsliding » Results of » Unfitness for the kingdom
Being Devoted to God » Should be » Persevering
Care » Instances of » Certain persons who desired to follow jesus
Character » Instability of
Decision » Exhortation to
Decision » Necessary to the service of God
Heavenly » Joy kingdom » Perseverance
Jesus Christ » History of » Journeys to jerusalem to attend the feast of tabernacles, passing through samaria
spiritual Kingdom » Conditions of entrance into » Perseverance
Missionary-work by ministers » Worldly concerns should not delay
Plowing » Illustrative » (attention and constancy required in,) of continued devotedness
Plowing » Performed » By a plow
Procrastination » Condemned by Christ
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Perseverance
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » In moving forward toward the goal
Straightforwardness » Moving forward toward the goal