BUTLER'S COMMENTS Chapter Nine (Luke 9:1-62) THE SON OF MAN ANTICIPATING HIS EXODUS IDEAS TO INVESTIGATE: 1. Are the instructions to the twelve disciples about evangelism applicable to all Christians (Luke 9:1-6)? 2. Why did Jesus tell the twelve disciples to give the thousands of hungry peo... [ Continue Reading ]
APPLEBURY'S COMMENTS _The Mission of the Twelve Scripture_ Luke 9:1-6 And he called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. 2 And he sent them forth to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. 3 And he said unto them, Take nothing for y... [ Continue Reading ]
BUTLER'S COMMENTS SECTION 1 Training The Twelve (Luke 9:1-9) 9 And he called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, 2and he sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal. 3And he said to them, Take nothing for your journey, no staff, n... [ Continue Reading ]
APPLEBURY'S COMMENTS _The Reaction of Herod the Tetrarch Scripture_ Luke 9:7-9 Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done: and he was much perplexed, because that it was said by some, that John was risen from the dead; 8 and by some, that Elijah had appeared; and by others, that one of the... [ Continue Reading ]
BUTLER'S COMMENTS SECTION 2 Teaching The Throngs (Luke 9:10-17) 10 On their return the apostles told him what they had done. And he took them and withdrew apart to a city called Bethsaida. 11When the crowds learned it, they followed him; and he welcomed them and spoke to them of the kingdom of God... [ Continue Reading ]
BUTLER'S COMMENTS SECTION 3 Testing The Twelve (Luke 9:18-27) 18 Now it happened that as he was praying alone the disciples were with him; and he asked them, Who do the people say that I am? 19And they answered, John the Baptist; but others say, Elijah; and others, that one of the old prophets ha... [ Continue Reading ]
BUTLER'S COMMENTS SECTION 4 Transfiguration (Luke 9:28-36) 28 Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. 29And as he was praying, the appearance of his countenance was altered, and his raiment became dazzling white. 30An... [ Continue Reading ]
BUTLER'S COMMENTS SECTION 5 Tenderness Amid Tragedy (Luke 9:37-45) 37 On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great crowd met him. 38And behold, a man from the crowd cried, Teacher, I beg you to look upon my son, for he is my only child; 39and behold, a spirit seizes him, an... [ Continue Reading ]
APPLEBURY'S COMMENTS _True Greatness Scripture_ Luke 9:46-48 And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them was the greatest. 47 But when Jesus saw the reasoning of their heart, he took a little child, and set him by his side, 48 and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this little child... [ Continue Reading ]
BUTLER'S COMMENTS SECTION 6 Taming Temperaments (Luke 9:46-62) 46 And an argument arose among them as to which of them was the greatest. 47But when Jesus perceived the thought of their hearts, he took a child and put him by his side, 48and said to them, Whoever receives this child in my name rece... [ Continue Reading ]
APPLEBURY'S COMMENTS _The Unknown Miracle Worker Scripture_ Luke 9:49-50 And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out demons in thy name; and we forbade him, because he followeth not with us. 50 But Jesus said unto him, Forbid _him_ not: for he that is not against you is for you. _C... [ Continue Reading ]
APPLEBURY'S COMMENTS _The Inhospitable Samaritans Scripture_ Luke 9:51-55 And it came to pass, when the days were well-nigh come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem, 52 and sent messengers before his face; and they went, and entered into a village of the Sa... [ Continue Reading ]
APPLEBURY'S COMMENTS _Dedication Demanded Scripture_ Luke 9:57-62 And as they went on the way, a certain man said unto him, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. 58 And Jesus said unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the heaven _have_ nests; but the Son of man hath not where to... [ Continue Reading ]