BUTLER'S COMMENTS Chapter Six (Luke 6:1-49) THE SON OF MAN EXPLAINING THE NATURE OF HIS KINGDOM IDEAS TO INVESTIGATE: 1. What is unlawful about plucking a few ears of grain on the sabbath (Luke 6:1-2)? 2. Why would the Pharisees get so enraged at Jesus for healing a man on the sabbath (Luke... [ Continue Reading ]
APPLEBURY'S COMMENTS _Plucking Grain on the Sabbath Scripture_ Luke 6:1-5 Now it came to pass on a sabbath, that he was going through the grainfields; and his disciples plucked the ears, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands. 2 But certain of the Pharisees said, Why do ye that which it is not l... [ Continue Reading ]
BUTLER'S COMMENTS SECTION 1 Mercy (Luke 6:1-11) 6 On a sabbath, while he was going through the grain fields, his disciples plucked and ate some heads of grain, rubbing them in their hands. 2But some of the Pharisees said, Why are you doing what is not lawful to do on the sabbath? 3And Jesus answe... [ Continue Reading ]
APPLEBURY'S COMMENTS _Healing on the Sabbath Scripture_ Luke 6:6-11 And it came to pass on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man there, and his right hand was withered. 7 And the scribes and the Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabba... [ Continue Reading ]
APPLEBURY'S COMMENTS _Jesus Selects the Twelve Apostles Scripture_ Luke 6:12-16 And it came to pass in these days, that he went out into the mountain to pray; and he continued all night in prayer to God. 13 And when it was day, he called his disciples; and he chose from them twelve, whom also he n... [ Continue Reading ]
BUTLER'S COMMENTS SECTION 2 Ministering (Luke 6:12-19) 12 In these days he went out to the mountain to pray; and all night he continued in prayer to God. 13And when it was day, he called his disciples, and chose from them twelve, whom he named apostles; 14 Simon, whom he named Peter, and Andrew h... [ Continue Reading ]
APPLEBURY'S COMMENTS _Jesus Teaching the Crowds Scripture_ Luke 6:17-19 And he came down with them, and stood on a level place, and a great multitude of his disciples, and a great number of the people from all Judaea and Jerusalem, and the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear him, and to... [ Continue Reading ]
BUTLER'S COMMENTS SECTION 3 Moral (Luke 6:20-26) 20 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. 21 Blessed are you that hunger now, for you shall be satisfied. Blessed are you that weep now, for you shall laugh. 22 Blessed are you w... [ Continue Reading ]
APPLEBURY'S COMMENTS _Regulations for Conduct Scripture_ Luke 6:27-38 But I say unto you that hear, Love your enemies do good to them that hate you, 28 bless them that curse you, pray for them that despitefully use you. 29 To him that smiteth thee on the _one_ cheek offer also the other; and from h... [ Continue Reading ]
BUTLER'S COMMENTS SECTION 4 Magnanimous (Luke 6:27-45) 27 But I say to you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. 29To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from him who takes away your coat do... [ Continue Reading ]
APPLEBURY'S COMMENTS _Four Concise Statements Scripture_ Luke 6:39-45 And he spake also a parable unto them, Can the blind guide the blind? shall they not both fall into a pit? 40 The disciple is not above his teacher: but every one when he is perfected shall be as his teacher. 41 And why beholdest... [ Continue Reading ]
BUTLER'S COMMENTS SECTION 5 Mainstay (Luke 6:46-49) 46 Why do you call me -Lord, Lord,-' and not do what I tell you? 47Every one who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like: 48he is like a man building a house, who dug deep, and laid the foundation upon rock;... [ Continue Reading ]