The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Luke 9:51-56
Rejection by the Samaritans v. 51. And it came to pass, when the time was come that He should be received up, He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem, v. 52. and sent messengers before His face; and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans to make ready for Him. v. 53. And they did not receive Him because His face was as though He would go to Jerusalem. v. 54. And when His disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt Thou that we command fire to come... read more
F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Luke 9:1-99
Luke 9 THE DISCIPLES HAD now had full opportunity of learning their Master’s spirit and methods and power; so they were sent forth, and verses Luke 9.1-9.6 tell us how they were commissioned. “Then He called . . . and gave . . . He sent . . . He said . . .” The order of the four verbs is very instructive. His is the choice and not ours. But then He not only calls but also gives the authority and power adequate for the service to which He calls. Not until that power is given does He... read more