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Themes in Luke 9

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Themes in Luke 9

Luke 9:1 (show verse)

After this he assembled the twelve apostles, and gave them authority over all sorts of demons, and the power of curing all 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)

then sent them to proclaim the reign of the Messiah, and to heal the sick.

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 he said to them make no provision for your journey: take neither staff, nor sack, nor bread, nor money; and but one coat for each.

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)

when you are lodg'd in any house, there stay, till you leave the place.

Luke 9:5 (show verse)

if any refuse to entertain you, when you leave that city, shake off the dust from your feet, as a sign of their being abandon'd.

Luke 9:6 (show verse)

accordingly they departed, and travell'd thro' the towns, preaching the gospel, and performing cures every where.

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 was inform'd of all his transactions: and was perplex'd at the relation of some, that John was risen from the dead: whilst others said, Elias appear'd:

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 others, that one of the old prophets was come to life again.

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 was beheaded by my order, who then can this be, who, they say, performs such strange things? and he desired to have a sight of Jesus.

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)

The Apostles, upon their return to Jesus, acquainted him with what they had done. and taking them with him, he retired into a desart place over-against the city of 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)

where the people, who were inform'd of it, followed him: which he did not discountenance, but explained to them the reign of the Messiah, and relieved those, who wanted to be cured.

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)

Luke 9:12 (show verse)

As the day began to decline, the twelve came to him, and said, dismiss the multitude, that they may go to the nearest towns and villages for lodging and provisions: for here we are in a desart place.

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)

and he said to them, do you yourselves give them something to eat. they replied, we can furnish only five loaves and two fishes, unless we go and buy provisions 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 they were about five thousand. but Jesus said to his disciples, make them sit down by fifties in a company.

Luke 9:15 (show verse)

accordingly they ranged them, and made them all sit down.

Luke 9:16 (show verse)

then he took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he ask'd blessing: then divided them, and gave them to his disciples to be distributed among the people:

Luke 9:17 (show verse)

and tho' they all eat sufficiently, there was a surplusage of twelve baskets full of fragments carried away.

Luke 9:18 (show verse)

One day having retired alone to prayer, he came to his disciples, and ask'd them, saying, whom do the people judge me to be?

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)

they answered, some say you are John the Baptist: others, Elias: and others, that you are one of the old prophets appearing again.

John » Herod antipas falsely supposes jesus to be

Luke 9:20 (show verse)

but who, said he, do you think I am? Peter answered, you are the Messiah 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)

however, Jesus strictly charged them not to say so much to any body; adding,

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

Luke 9:22 (show verse)

the son of man must suffer many indignities: be rejected by the rulers, the chief priests, and Scribes: be put to death: and the third day be raised again.

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)

Then he said to the whole company, if any one will be my follower, let him renounce himself, take up his cross daily, and follow 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 whoever would save his life, shall lose it: and he that would lose his life, out of love to me, 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)

what advantage is it for a man to have gain'd the whole world, if he himself runs into utter loss and ruin?

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 whoever shall be ashamed of me, and of my doctrine, of him shall the son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in the glory of his father, and of the holy angels.

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)

I declare unto you, there are some here present, who shall not die, till they see the Messiah reign.

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)

About eight days after this discourse, he took with him Peter, John, and James, and went up a 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)

as he was praying, the appearance of his countenance was quite chang'd, and his raiment was of a splendid white:

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)

two persons of a glorious form were seen talking with him; they were Moses, and Elias,

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 discours'd about the exit, he was to make at 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)

while Peter, and the others with him, were overwhelm'd with sleep: but when they wak'd, they observed his glory, and the two persons present 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

who were just departing from him, when Peter said to Jesus, master, it is best for us to stay here: let us build three apartments, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing well 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)

while he was speaking, there came a cloud and over-shadowed them, who were seized with fear, at their vanishing in 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)

from whence a voice issued out, saying, "this is my beloved son, obey him."

Luke 9:36 (show verse)

and before the sound was gone, Jesus was left alone: this they kept secret, and for some time did not acquaint any one in the least with what 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)

The next day, when they were come down from the mountain, a multitude of people happen'd to meet him:

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)

when one of the company cry'd out, master, I beseech you, cast your eyes upon my son, for he is my only child:

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)

he is frequently seized by a spirit, which makes him immediately roar, then throws him into convulsions with foaming, and never leaves him, but with difficulty and bruises.

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)

I desired your disciples to cast out this spirit; but they were not able.

Luke 9:41 (show verse)

then said Jesus, O incredulous, and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? bring hither your 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)

as the child was advancing, the demon threw him down, into convulsions: but Jesus rebuked the impure spirit, cured the child, and delivered him 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 all the people were astonished at such an instance of divine power: and as they were admiring whatever Jesus did, he said to 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)

give attention to what I now say, namely, that the son of man is to be delivered into the hands of men.

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

Luke 9:45 (show verse)

but they did not comprehend that expression: it was as a riddle, which they could not understand, and they were afraid to desire him to explain the meaning of that expression.

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

Luke 9:46 (show verse)

At length they enter'd into a debate, which of them should be the 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)

but Jesus perceiving what they thought, took a child and set him before him: then said to them,

Luke 9:48 (show verse)

whoever receives such a child in my name, receives me: and he that receives me, receives him that sent me. for he that is least among you all, he shall be greatest.

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)

Then said John to Jesus, master, we saw one casting out demons in your name, and we oppos'd it, because he does not follow you 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)

but Jesus said to him, don't oppose it: for he that is not against us, is for us.

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)

Now the time of his assumption drawing nigh, he was fix'd in his resolution to go to 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, who went to a town of the Samaritans, to prepare a lodging 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)

but they would not entertain him, because he appear'd to them, as if he was going to 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)

his disciples James and John observing this, said, Lord, shall we command fire to descend from heaven, as Elias did, in order to consume 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 Jesus turn'd, and rebuked them, saying, you don't know by what spirit you are moved.

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)

for the son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. and they went to another 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)

At another time, as they were walking in the road, a man said to him, I will be your follower, wherever you go.

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)

Jesus answered him, foxes have their kennels, and birds of the air their nests, but the son of man hath not where to lay his head.

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)

Then he said to another, follow me: but he replied, Lord, let me stay first, till I 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)

Jesus said to him, let the dead bury their dead; but do you go and preach 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)

another likewise said, I will be your follower; but let me first go home, and settle the affairs of my family.

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)

Jesus answered him, whoever puts his hand to the plough, and looks back, is not fit to be employ'd in 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