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Themes in Luke 9

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Themes in Luke 9

Luke 9:1 (show verse)

Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure 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 he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, 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, Take nothing for your journey, neither staffs, nor bag, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.

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 whatever house ye enter, there abide, and thence depart.

Luke 9:5 (show verse)

And whoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.

Luke 9:6 (show verse)

And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing 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 heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said by some, that John had risen 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 one of the ancient prophets had risen 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)

And Herod said, John have I beheaded; but who is this of whom I hear such things? And he desired 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, when they had returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place, belonging to the 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)

And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spoke to them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing.

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 when the day began to decline, then came the twelve, and said to him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country around, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert 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)

But he said to them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more than five loaves and two fishes; except we should 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 men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company.

Luke 9:15 (show verse)

And they did so, 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 blessed them, and broke, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude.

Luke 9:17 (show verse)

And they ate, and were all satisfied: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them, twelve baskets.

Luke 9:18 (show verse)

And it came to pass, as he was in retirement praying, his disciples were with him; and he asked them, saying, Who say the people 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)

They answering, said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elijah; and others say, that one of the ancient prophets is risen again.

John » Herod antipas falsely supposes jesus to be

Luke 9:20 (show verse)

He said to them, But who say ye that I am? Peter answering, said, 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)

And he strictly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing,

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 suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, and chief priests, and scribes, and be put to death, and be raised the third day.

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 said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and 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 will save his life, shall lose it: but whoever will 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 is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?

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 words, of him will the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in that 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)

But I tell you in truth, there are some standing here who shall not taste death till 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, about eight days after these sayings, he took Peter, and John, and James, and went up upon 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)

And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistening.

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 behold, there talked with him two men, who 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 appeared in glory, and spoke of his decease which he should accomplish 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)

But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood 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, as they departed from him, Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; 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)

While he was thus speaking, there came a cloud and overshadowed them: and they feared 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 there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.

Luke 9:36 (show verse)

And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those 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, that on the next day, when they had come down from the hill, many people met 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)

And behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee look 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)

And lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth, and bruising him, hardly departeth from 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 besought thy disciples to cast him out, and they could not.

Luke 9:41 (show verse)

And Jesus answering, said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? Bring thy son hither.

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 as he was yet coming, the demon threw him down, and tore him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again 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 amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they were all wondering at all things which 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)

Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man will 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 understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him concerning that saying.

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

Luke 9:46 (show verse)

Then there arose a reasoning among them, which 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 thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,

Luke 9:48 (show verse)

And said to them, Whoever shall receive this child in my name, receiveth me; and whoever shall receive me, receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be 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)

And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out demons in thy name; and we forbad 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 to him, Forbid him not: 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)

And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he steadfastly set his face 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 sent messengers before his face: and they went and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready 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 did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go 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)

And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elijah did?

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 he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.

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)

And it came to pass, that as they were going in the way, a certain man said to him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

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 to him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have 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)

And he said to another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go 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)

Jesus said to him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou 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)

And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go and bid them farewell who are at 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)

And Jesus said to him, No man having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, 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