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did Jesus know?
THE MESSIANIC DEBATE Luke 9:18-20 Luk 9:18 Once when Jesus was praying by himself, and his disciples were close, he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” Luk 9:19 They answered, “John the Baptist; others say Elijah; … Continue reading
what you have
THE RESOURCE THEY FORGOT ABOUT Luke 9:12-17 Luk 9:12 Then the day began to draw to a close, so the twelve came and said to Jesus, “Send the crowd away, so they can go into the surrounding villages and countryside … Continue reading
the ruined retreat
PLAN FOR REST, BUT BE FLEXIBLE Luke 9:10-11 Luk 9:10 When the missionaries returned, they told Jesus everything they had accomplished. Then he took them with him and they had a private retreat at a town called Bethsaida. Luk 9:11 … Continue reading
none of the above
FIND THE REAL JESUS Luke 9:7-9 Luk 9:7 Then Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that was happening, and he was completely confused, because some people were saying that John had been raised from the dead, Luk 9:8 while others … Continue reading
rights and rejection
PEOPLE ARE FREE TO REJECT THE GOSPEL Luke 9:1-6 Luk 9:1 After Jesus had called the twelve together, he gave them the ability and right to decide over all demons and to cure diseases, Luk 9:2 and he sent them … Continue reading
the Holy Spirit and real disciples
Luke 9:51-10:24. In this series of stories, Jesus and his disciples begin their journey toward Jerusalem. Along the way, readers learn how the Holy Spirit works in the lives of real disciples. Real disciples are not surprised when their master … Continue reading
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the Holy Spirit and the real Jesus
Luke 9:1-50. The disciples had been sent out on a short-term missions trip, preparing them for obeying the great commission later. Meanwhile, everyone is perplexed – like Herod – because it was hard to nail down who Jesus really was. … Continue reading
good reception, bad reception
Luke 9:51-10:24. The great evangelistic campaign of the seventy-two was a victory for the kingdom of God. Because these believers were spreading the gospel, even the demons could not stand in their way. Luke puts this story in its proper … Continue reading
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