Luke 9:1-9

Who is this Jesus? -- Luke 9:1-9: The apostles had been witnesses as Jesus calmed a storm; they saw Him cast the demons into the swine that ran into the sea; they saw the woman that Jesus healed of the issue of blood; they saw Jairus' daughter who was raised from the dead. This evidence served as the background for Him sending them forth the twelve to preach the kingdom of God, to heal the sick and to have authority over all devils. They were called upon to leave their possessions and to depend upon God to provide for them. Reliance on God and trusting His ability to provide is truly one characteristic of the child of God. We could accomplish great things for God if we would commit ourselves to the work of God like the apostles did. Herod the tetrarch was perplexed as to who Jesus was. Some said Jesus was John risen from the dead. Herod knew that he had beheaded John. Others said that Jesus was Elijah or one of the old prophets who was risen again. Herod desired to see Jesus and to know who He was.