But he charged them, and commanded them to tell this to no man.Christ's reason for the charge of secrecy was twofold: (1) the apostles themselves could not at that time have understood the full implications of his Messiahship, and (2) a premature announcement of it could upset the divine timetable for Jesus' death. read more
G. Jesus’ preparation of the Twelve 9:1-50In this last major section describing Jesus’ ministry in and around Galilee (Luke 4:14 to Luke 9:50), Luke stressed Jesus’ preparation of His disciples for the opposition that lay before them. This was the climax of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee, and these events formed a bridge to Luke’s unique major section on Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem (Luke 9:51 to Luke 19:10).Previously Luke recorded Jesus teaching and authenticating His teaching with miracles mainly... read more
IV. JESUS’ MINISTRY IN AND AROUND GALILEE 4:14-9:50Luke commenced his account of Jesus’ public ministry with His return to Galilee following His temptation. This section of his Gospel ends with Jesus’ decision to leave Galilee for Jerusalem and the Cross (Luke 9:51). Luke did not give as much information about Jesus’ Galilean ministry as the other synoptic writers did (cf. Matthew 4:12 to Matthew 16:12; Mark 1:14 to Mark 8:26). He chose, rather, to emphasize Jesus’ ministry as He traveled from... read more
4. Peter’s confession of faith 9:18-27Luke’s account contains three parts: Jesus’ question and Peter’s reply, Jesus’ prediction of His passion, and Jesus’ explanation of the implications for the disciples. read more
Jesus’ prediction of His passion 9:21-22 (cf. Matthew 16:17-23; Mark 8:30-33)Luke omitted Jesus’ prediction of the church (Matthew 16:17-19), Peter’s rebuke of Jesus (Matthew 16:22; Mark 8:32), and Jesus’ counter-rebuke of Peter (Matthew 16:23; Mark 8:33). These omissions enabled him to stress Jesus’ prediction of His sufferings and His call to the disciples to take up their cross and follow Him. The fate of Jesus is primary in this pericope.Evidently Jesus urged the disciples not to publicize... read more
Feeding the Five Thousand. Peter’s Confession. The Transfiguration1-6. Mission of the Twelve (Matthew 10:1, Matthew 10:5-15; Mark 6:7-13). See on Mt.7-9. Herod thinks that John is risen again (Matthew 14:1; Mark 6:14). See on Mt.10-17. Feeding of the five thousand (Matthew 14:13; Mark 6:30; John 6:1). See on Mt and Jn.18-27. Confession of Peter (Matthew 16:13; Mark 8:27). See on Mt. St. Luke’s account is the most imperfect. Why he omits to mention the locality (Cæsarea Philippi), and Christ’s... read more
Healing the Sick Luke 9:2 It is the pressing task of the Christian Church to see, first, that the faith of Christ shall not be reduced to mere philanthropy; secondly, that it shall earnestly appropriate all that is good in human life, and animate, elevate, and enlarge it by making it the expression of Christian faith and love. The particular good in human life to which we shall now apply Christian principles is the noble work of healing the sick. I. The healing of the sick as a part of the... read more
CHAPTER 9 CHAPTER 9:1-50 1. Christ Sends Forth the Twelve Apostles. (Luke 9:1-6 ) 2. Herod Perplexed. (Luke 9:7-9 ) 3. The Return of the Apostles. (Luke 9:10 ) 4. The Feeding of the Five Thousand. (Luke 9:11-17 ) 5. Peter’s Confession of Christ. (Luke 9:18-21 ) 6. The Son of Man Announces His Death and Resurrection. (Luke 9:22 ) 7. Necessity of Self-Denial. (Luke 9:23-26 ) 8. The Transfiguration. (Luke 9:27-36 ) 9. The Demon Cast Out. (Luke 9:37-43 ) 10. The Second Prediction of His... read more
THE LORD JESUS SUFFICIENT FOR HUMAN MISERY AND NEED (vs.1-17) The Lord had shown Himself as the perfect remedy for the world's disturbance, its bondage to Satan, its disease occasioned by sin and its fear of death. Next we see Him capable also of graciously relieving its misery and want. In meeting this need, the Lord desired His disciples to take part with Him in this compassionate mission (vv.1-5 and v.13), though the power to show such grace belongs to Him, and it is He who communicated... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 9:21
straitly = strictly. charged = charged (under penalty). that thing = this. Thus closes the second of the four great periods of the Lord's ministry. Enough had been said and done by Him. See App-119 . read more