Library
<< Luke 9:54 Luke 9:56 >>
Articles, Bible studies, and sermons that contain Luke 9:55:
Luke 9:55-56
Excerpted from: The Right Use of PowerWhat were they going to use their powers for? It was a really carnal reaction, was it not?
Jesus extended at least a measure of friendship here to His enemies. They rejected Him, but He did not respond in kind. Jesus used His powers rightly in every circumstance. Every word—I am sure even every expression of His face—every action He took was in the image of His Father in exactly the way God intended all the way back there at Adam.
By contrast, His disciples wanted to use their powers to destroy. They were being influenced by a destroying spirit and they did not know it. "You do not know what manner of spirit you are of." Very interesting. There is another player on the scene, is there not?
Luke 9:55-56
Excerpted from: Have You Become an Example to All Who Believe?So that was Christ's commission or purpose and by extension, by being sons of God, it is our responsibility as well. Jesus sets James and John straight in their attitudes, and His unequivocable response comes through in His statement that "He turned and rebuked them." Jesus lets James and John know that their attitudes should be meek and gentle. Then He reminds them of His reason for coming, "The Son of Man did not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them."
ArticlesSwear Not at All!
EssaysLaying Aside Every Weight (Part Two)
Sons of Thunder (Part One)
Sons of Thunder (Part Two)
The Elijah Syndrome (Part Two)
SermonsImpediments to Sanctification
Our Part in the Sanctification Process (Part Nine): Cultivating the Fruit of Gentleness
Facing Times of Stress: Fear of the Future
Facing Times of Stress: Fear of the Future
Anger (Part 2)
The Meekness and Gentleness of Christ
The Two Witnesses (Part 2)
By This Shall All Men Know You
Four Views of Christ (Part 5)
How to Be a Bad Disciple
How to Be a Bad Disciple
Gentle and Lowly in Heart
Jesus and the Feast (Part Three): Light of the World
<< Luke 9:54 Luke 9:56 >>
Join 138,497+ readers
A Verse and a Thought,
Every Morning
Consistent Bible study is hard to start.
The Berean gives you the starting point: one scripture and a focused commentary in your inbox each morning — read it in minutes, or go as deep as you like.
Free, daily, and spam-free. We never share your address. Unsubscribe anytime.