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Luke 9

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1 Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases. 2 And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. 3 “Take nothing for the journey,” He told them, “no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no second tunic. 4 Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave that area. 5 If anyone does not welcome you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that town, as a testimony against them." 6 So they set out and went from village to village, preaching the gospel and healing people everywhere. 7 When Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, he was perplexed. For some were saying that John had risen from the dead, 8 others that Elijah had appeared, and still others that a prophet of old had arisen. 9 “I beheaded John,” Herod said, “but who is this man I hear such things about?” And he kept trying to see Jesus. 10 Then the apostles returned and reported to Jesus all that they had done. Taking them away privately, He withdrew to a town called Bethsaida. 11 But the crowds found out and followed Him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and He healed those who needed healing. 12 As the day neared its end, the Twelve came to Jesus and said, “Dismiss the crowd so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside for lodging and provisions. For we are in a desolate place here." 13 But Jesus told them, “You give them something to eat.” “We have only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered, “unless we go and buy food for all these people." 14 (There were about five thousand men.) He told His disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each." 15 They did so, and everyone was seated. 16 Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus spoke a blessing and broke them. Then He gave them to the disciples to set before the people. 17 They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. 18 One day as Jesus was praying in private and the disciples were with Him, He questioned them: “Who do the crowds say I am?" 19 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that a prophet of old has arisen." 20 “But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “The Christ of God." 21 Jesus strictly warned them not to tell this to anyone. 22 “The Son of Man must suffer many things,” He said. “He must be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life." 23 Then Jesus said to all of them, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me. 24 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. 25 What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet lose or forfeit his very self? 26 If anyone is ashamed of Me and My words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when He comes in His glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels. 27 But I tell you truthfully, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God." 28 About eight days after Jesus had said these things, He took with Him Peter, John, and James, and went up on a mountain to pray. 29 And as He was praying, the appearance of His face changed, and His clothes became radiantly white. 30 Suddenly two men, Moses and Elijah, began talking with Jesus. 31 They appeared in glory and spoke about His departure, which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. 32 Meanwhile Peter and his companions were overcome by sleep, but when they awoke, they saw Jesus’ glory and the two men standing with Him. 33 As Moses and Elijah were leaving, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters —one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” (He did not know what he was saying.) 34 While Peter was speaking, a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. 35 And a voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is My Son, whom I have chosen. Listen to Him!" 36 After the voice had spoken, only Jesus was present with them. The disciples kept this to themselves, and in those days they did not tell anyone what they had seen. 37 The next day, when they came down from the mountain, Jesus was met by a large crowd. 38 Suddenly a man in the crowd cried out, “Teacher, I beg You to look at my son, for he is my only child. 39 A spirit keeps seizing him, and he screams abruptly. It throws him into convulsions so that he foams at the mouth. It keeps mauling him and rarely departs from him. 40 I begged Your disciples to drive it out, but they were unable." 41 “O unbelieving and perverse generation!” Jesus replied. “How long must I remain with you and put up with you? Bring your son here." 42 Even while the boy was approaching, the demon slammed him to the ground in a convulsion. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the boy, and gave him back to his father. 43 And they were all astonished at the greatness of God. While everyone was marveling at all that Jesus was doing, He said to His disciples, 44 “Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men." 45 But they did not understand this statement. It was veiled from them so that they could not comprehend it, and they were afraid to ask Him about it. 46 Then an argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest. 47 But Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts, had a little child stand beside Him. 48 And He said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in My name welcomes Me, and whoever welcomes Me welcomes the One who sent Me. For whoever is the least among all of you, he is the greatest." 49 “Master,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in Your name, and we tried to stop him, because he does not accompany us." 50 “Do not stop him,” Jesus replied, “for whoever is not against you is for you." 51 As the day of His ascension approached, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. 52 He sent messengers on ahead, who went into a village of the Samaritans to make arrangements for Him. 53 But the people there refused to welcome Him, because He was heading for Jerusalem. 54 When the disciples James and John saw this, they asked, “Lord, do You want us to call down fire from heaven to consume them?" 55 But Jesus turned and rebuked them. 56 And He and His disciples went on to another village. 57 As they were walking along the road, someone said to Jesus, “I will follow You wherever You go." 58 Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head." 59 Then He said to another man, “Follow Me.” The man replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father." 60 But Jesus told him, “Let the dead bury their own dead. You, however, go and proclaim the kingdom of God." 61 Still another said, “I will follow You, Lord; but first let me bid farewell to my family." 62 Then Jesus declared, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and then looks back is fit for the kingdom of God."

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Study Notes — Luke 9

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Chapter Summary

The chapter begins with Jesus sending out the twelve apostles to preach the kingdom of God and heal the sick, giving them authority over unclean spirits (Luke 9:1-2). The apostles return, and Jesus takes them to a secluded place to rest, but a large crowd follows, and Jesus feeds them with five loaves of bread and two fish (Luke 9:10-17). Jesus then asks his disciples who they think he is, and Peter confesses that he is the Christ (Luke 9:18-20). Jesus predicts his suffering and death, and teaches his disciples about the cost of following him (Luke 9:21-27). On the mount of transfiguration, Jesus is glorified, and Moses and Elijah appear, speaking about his departure (Luke 9:28-36). The chapter concludes with Jesus healing a boy with an unclean spirit, and teaching his disciples about the importance of humility and faith (Luke 9:37-45, 46-50, 51-62).

Context for the Chapter

Luke chapter 9 is situated in the midst of Jesus' Galilean ministry, where he is preaching the kingdom of God and performing miracles. The chapter marks a turning point in Jesus' ministry, as he begins to reveal his true identity as the Messiah and predict his suffering and death. This chapter is also significant because it highlights the importance of discipleship and the cost of following Jesus, serving as a reminder to believers of the sacrifices they must make to follow him.

Heart Application

As we reflect on this chapter, we are reminded of the importance of faith, humility, and sacrifice in our walk with Jesus. We are called to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow him daily, just as the disciples were. May we be willing to make the necessary sacrifices to follow Jesus, and may our faith be strengthened as we trust in his power and authority.

What Does This Chapter Mean?

This chapter is about Jesus sending out his disciples to preach and heal, and then teaching them about who he is and what it means to follow him. Jesus feeds a big crowd with just a few loaves of bread and some fish, and then he talks to his disciples about how he will suffer and die. Jesus wants his disciples to know that following him will be hard, but it will be worth it. As we read this chapter, we can learn about the importance of faith, humility, and sacrifice in our own lives.

Voices from the Church

“The cross of Christ is the foundation of the Christian's hope, and the symbol of his faith.”

— Charles Spurgeon

“The death of Christ is the source of all the blessings which we receive from God, and the foundation of all our hopes for the future.”

— John Calvin

Outline for Preaching

  1. The Mission of the Twelve (Luke 9:1-6) — Jesus sends out the twelve apostles to preach the kingdom of God and heal the sick, giving them authority over unclean spirits.
  2. The Return of the Twelve and the Feeding of the Five Thousand (Luke 9:7-17) — The apostles return, and Jesus feeds a large crowd with five loaves of bread and two fish.
  3. Peter's Confession and Jesus' Prediction of His Death (Luke 9:18-27) — Jesus asks his disciples who they think he is, and Peter confesses that he is the Christ. Jesus then predicts his suffering and death.
  4. The Transfiguration (Luke 9:28-36) — Jesus is glorified on the mount of transfiguration, and Moses and Elijah appear, speaking about his departure.
  5. The Healing of the Boy with the Unclean Spirit (Luke 9:37-45) — Jesus heals a boy with an unclean spirit, and teaches his disciples about the importance of faith and humility.

Core Doctrines

The Deity of Christ
This chapter highlights Jesus' divine authority and power, demonstrating his deity and role as the Messiah.
The Importance of Faith
Faith is an essential component of following Jesus, and in this chapter, Jesus teaches his disciples about the importance of faith in their ministry.
The Cost of Discipleship
This chapter highlights the cost of following Jesus, as he teaches his disciples about the importance of denying themselves, taking up their cross, and following him daily.
The Sacrifice of Christ
Jesus' prediction of his suffering and death serves as a reminder of the sacrifice he would make for the salvation of humanity.

Lessons from Luke 9

  1. The Importance of Faith — Faith is an essential component of following Jesus, and in this chapter, Jesus teaches his disciples about the importance of faith in their ministry.
  2. The Cost of Discipleship — This chapter highlights the cost of following Jesus, as he teaches his disciples about the importance of denying themselves, taking up their cross, and following him daily.
  3. The Sacrifice of Christ — Jesus' prediction of his suffering and death serves as a reminder of the sacrifice he would make for the salvation of humanity.
  4. The Importance of Humility — This chapter highlights the importance of humility in our walk with Jesus, as demonstrated by the disciples' argument over who is the greatest.
  5. The Power of Jesus — Throughout the chapter, Jesus demonstrates his divine authority and power, serving as a reminder of his role as the Messiah.

Themes from Luke 9

  1. The Kingdom of God — The kingdom of God is a central theme in Luke's Gospel, and in this chapter, Jesus sends out the twelve apostles to preach the kingdom of God and heal the sick.
  2. The Identity of Jesus — This chapter marks a turning point in Jesus' ministry, as he begins to reveal his true identity as the Messiah and predict his suffering and death.
  3. The Cost of Discipleship — This chapter highlights the cost of following Jesus, as he teaches his disciples about the importance of denying themselves, taking up their cross, and following him daily.
  4. The Importance of Faith — Faith is an essential component of following Jesus, and in this chapter, Jesus teaches his disciples about the importance of faith in their ministry.
  5. The Power of Jesus — Throughout the chapter, Jesus demonstrates his divine authority and power, serving as a reminder of his role as the Messiah.

Questions for Meditation

  1. What does it mean to deny oneself and take up one's cross daily, and how can we apply this to our own lives?
  2. How does Jesus' prediction of his suffering and death relate to his role as the Messiah, and what does this mean for our understanding of salvation?
  3. What is the significance of the transfiguration, and how does it relate to Jesus' divine authority and power?
  4. How can we demonstrate faith and humility in our own lives, and what role do these virtues play in our walk with Jesus?
  5. What does it mean to follow Jesus, and what sacrifices are we called to make in order to do so?

Detailed Chapter Outline

1. The Mission of the Twelve (Luke 9:1-6)

9:1 Jesus sends out the twelve apostles to preach the kingdom of God and heal the sick, giving them authority over unclean spirits.
9:2 The apostles are sent out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick, demonstrating Jesus' authority and power.

2. The Return of the Twelve and the Feeding of the Five Thousand (Luke 9:7-17)

9:7 Herod the tetrarch hears about Jesus and is perplexed, wondering if he is John the Baptist risen from the dead.
9:10 Jesus takes the apostles to a secluded place to rest, but a large crowd follows, and Jesus feeds them with five loaves of bread and two fish.

3. Peter's Confession and Jesus' Prediction of His Death (Luke 9:18-27)

9:18 Jesus asks his disciples who they think he is, and Peter confesses that he is the Christ.
9:22 Jesus predicts his suffering and death, and teaches his disciples about the cost of following him.

4. The Transfiguration (Luke 9:28-36)

9:28 Jesus is glorified on the mount of transfiguration, and Moses and Elijah appear, speaking about his departure.
9:32 Peter, James, and John are heavy with sleep, but they see Jesus' glory and the two men standing with him.

5. The Healing of the Boy with the Unclean Spirit (Luke 9:37-45)

9:37 A man approaches Jesus, begging him to heal his son, who has an unclean spirit.
9:42 Jesus heals the boy, and the crowd is amazed at the greatness of God.

6. The Discussion about Greatness (Luke 9:46-50)

9:46 The disciples argue over who is the greatest, and Jesus teaches them about the importance of humility.
9:48 Jesus says that whoever receives a child in his name receives him, and whoever receives him receives the one who sent him.

7. The Journey to Jerusalem (Luke 9:51-62)

9:51 Jesus sets his face to go to Jerusalem, and he sends messengers ahead of him to prepare for his arrival.
9:57 As they journey to Jerusalem, Jesus teaches his disciples about the cost of following him, and the importance of denying oneself and taking up one's cross.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the transfiguration?

The transfiguration is a pivotal event in Jesus' ministry, where he is glorified and his divine authority and power are demonstrated. It serves as a reminder of his role as the Messiah and his upcoming departure (Luke 9:28-36).

What does it mean to deny oneself and take up one's cross daily?

To deny oneself and take up one's cross daily means to put Jesus' will above our own, and to be willing to make sacrifices for the sake of following him. It involves surrendering our desires, ambitions, and comforts, and being willing to endure hardship and persecution for the sake of the Gospel (Luke 9:23-25).

What is the importance of faith in this chapter?

Top Cross References

ReferenceConnection
1 Luke 9:1 → Matthew 10:1 Both Luke and Matthew record Jesus sending out his disciples to preach and heal, demonstrating his authority and power.
2 Luke 9:10 → Mark 6:30-44 The feeding of the five thousand is recorded in all three synoptic Gospels, highlighting Jesus' divine provision and care for his people.
3 Luke 9:18 → Matthew 16:13-20 Peter's confession of Jesus as the Christ is recorded in both Luke and Matthew, marking a turning point in Jesus' ministry and the disciples' understanding of his identity.
4 Luke 9:28 → Exodus 34:29-35 The transfiguration is reminiscent of Moses' experience on Mount Sinai, where he encountered God's glory and was transformed by the experience.
5 Luke 9:37 → Mark 9:14-29 The healing of the boy with the unclean spirit is recorded in both Luke and Mark, demonstrating Jesus' power and authority over the forces of darkness.
6 Luke 9:46 → Matthew 18:1-5 The discussion about greatness is recorded in both Luke and Matthew, highlighting Jesus' teachings on humility and the importance of receiving children in his name.
7 Luke 9:51 → Isaiah 50:7 Jesus' journey to Jerusalem is reminiscent of Isaiah's prophecy, where the Messiah sets his face like flint to go to Jerusalem and fulfill his mission.
8 Luke 9:57 → Matthew 8:18-22 The cost of following Jesus is a theme that is echoed throughout the Gospels, as Jesus teaches his disciples about the importance of denying oneself and taking up one's cross.
9 Luke 9:1 → Psalm 2:7 Jesus' authority and power are demonstrated through his miracles and teachings, fulfilling the prophecy of Psalm 2:7, where God declares Jesus to be his Son.
10 Luke 9:28 → 2 Peter 1:16-18 The transfiguration is a pivotal event in Jesus' ministry, where his divine glory is revealed, and the disciples are given a glimpse of his heavenly glory.

Sermons on Luke 9

SermonDescription
David Wilkerson (Australia) a Cry Without a Voice by David Wilkerson In this sermon, the preacher addresses the internal struggles and cries of a young person who is feeling overwhelmed and confused. The preacher emphasizes the importance of having
K.P. Yohannan Christ's Call Follow in My Footsteps by K.P. Yohannan In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of self-denial and sacrificing our own desires for the sake of the cross and Calvary. He shares a personal story of his wife'
Derek Prince The Call of God - Part 1 by Derek Prince In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of responding to God's call and making commitments to Him. He shares his own experience of speaking at Pacific Asia Christian
John Wesley Self Denial (Reading) by John Wesley In this video, James Christian introduces the John Wesley Sermon series and encourages listeners to engage with classic Christian texts in audiobook form. He emphasizes the importa
David Wilkerson Christless Pentecost - Part 1 by David Wilkerson In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of prayer in the lives of believers. He challenges the audience to prioritize seeking Christ in prayer, suggesting that even
Leonard Ravenhill Your Reasonable Service by Leonard Ravenhill In this sermon, the speaker discusses the life and achievements of Blaise Pascal, whom he considers the greatest intellectual in world history. He highlights Pascal's early mathema
Jackie Pullinger Chasing the Dragon 1 of 2 by Jackie Pullinger In this sermon, the preacher discusses the encounter between Jesus and a rich young man as described in Mark chapter 10. The young man approaches Jesus and asks what he must do to
Tim Keller Converted by the Spirit by Tim Keller In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of real conversion and spiritual transformation. He emphasizes that true conversion is initiated by God and not by human effort.
Leonard Ravenhill Baptism of the Spirit by Leonard Ravenhill In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of learning from history and not repeating the mistakes of the past. He highlights the 400 years of captivity that the Israel
S.M. Davis Freedom From the Spirit of Anger by S.M. Davis In this sermon, the preacher discusses the influence of personal and impersonal spirits on our lives. He emphasizes the importance of discerning these spirits and ensuring that the

Summary of Matthew Henry Commentary on Luke 9

In this chapter, we see Jesus' ministry in full swing, as he sends out his disciples to preach and heal, and then teaches them about the cost of following him. The transfiguration is a glorious event, where Jesus' divine authority and power are demonstrated, and the disciples are given a glimpse of his heavenly glory. As we reflect on this chapter, we are reminded of the importance of faith, humility, and sacrifice in our walk with Jesus. May we be willing to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow him daily, trusting in his power and authority to guide and sustain us. Read the full unabridged Matthew Henry Commentary →

What Do You Notice?

The Authority of Jesus

Throughout the chapter, Jesus demonstrates his authority and power through his miracles and teachings. This serves as a reminder of his divine nature and his role as the Messiah.

The Importance of Faith

Faith is an essential component of following Jesus, and in this chapter, Jesus teaches his disciples about the importance of faith in their ministry. The boy with the unclean spirit is healed because of the faith of his father (Luke 9:38-42).

The Cost of Following Jesus

This chapter highlights the cost of following Jesus, as he teaches his disciples about the importance of denying themselves, taking up their cross, and following him daily (Luke 9:23-25).

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