Luke 9

He struck at Peter's salvation, insomuch that Christ says, If I wash you not, you have no part in me. So again, when the Samaritans would not receive Christ, the disciples, James and John said, Lord, will you that we command fire from Heaven to consume them? (Luke 9:54). They di…

And so was our Savior Christ by Herod, when he was but a babe: whereupon his Parents fled with him into Egypt for his safety. And answerable to their infancy was the rest of their life; full of danger, full of trouble: And as it was with them, so is it with others; second Timoth…

Some there be that know but little, and yet have a good mind to religion; but when they see some do nothing else, but make a mock and a jest of religion, they are thereby daunted and held back from the open profession, and embracing of it. But if we look to be saved by faith, as…

This petition puts us in mind to bewail these wants. Our Savior, when he saw the Jews as sheep without a shepherd, he had compassion on them: and he wept over Jerusalem, because they knew not the things which belong to their peace (Luke 9:11). Therefore when preachers want, to h…

The Second ground is, the commandement of God, touching the crosse, and obedience unto him therein. This commandement is expressed, Luk. 9. 23. where we are commanded to take vp our crosse euery day, and follow Christ. Abraham was commanded, with his own hands to sacrifice his o…

If you believed that the way to heaven is so narrow, and that holiness is so extensive, could you possibly with any seriousness reflect on your heart and way and not be frightened? But the truth is, this word gets not leave to sink in you as the Word of God; therefore our Lord s…

The last word of his prayer is, Turn me and I shall be turned, or convert me, and I shall be converted; he sees that when all is done, he must cleanse his hands and leave the matter to God, I cannot, but you can work the work, and it ends sweetly in words of faith, for you are t…

And then when he came to his public ministry, he has no great folks for his followers and disciples, but a few poor fishermen; over and above whom he does not exalt himself loftily, but humbles himself to wash their feet, and to serve them. And to hold forth this a little furthe…

The Saints in this life are narrow vessels; and such old bottles could not contain the new wine that Christ drinks with his, in his Father's Kingdom (Matthew 17). When the Disciples see the glory of Christ in the Mount, Peter says (Verse 4), Lord, it is good for us to be here: b…

Answer 1. It is true the Gospel is contrary to nature, and not one article more thwarts and crosses carnal wisdom, than that of imputed righteousness; that crosses moral philosophy so much, as we can more easily believe the rising of the dead, or any the greatest miracle, the dr…

She could neither have loved him nor have sought him, nor have so known the worth of him, if he had not loved her first, and if she in some measure had not had him: But when she says she found him not, the meaning is, not in that feeling and comfort, not in that measure she soug…

Christ had right and title to all, all was his due; yet he was much in prayer; how dare we go about any business without his leave, counsel, and blessing, and usurp any of his blessings without begging them by prayer. 2. While he prayed he was transfigured (Luke 9:29), which tea…

The use of it was double. 1. To convey Moses and Elias out of their sight, when this conference was ended: therefore some expound that which is said (Luke 9:34), they feared as they entered into the cloud after this manner, the disciples feared when they saw Moses and Elias ente…

Secondly, hence I gather, that there is no consultation, or deliberation, to be used at any time, touching the holding, or not holding of our religion. He that will follow Christ, may not put his hand to the plow, and then look back again to his friends, to see what they will sa…

Answer: God is faithful, and will not lay on us more than we shall be able to bear (1 Corinthians 10:3). By this we are admonished, not to make a reckoning in this world, of pleasure, and delight, as though the Gospel were a Gospel of ease, and as we use to say, a gospel made of…

The disciples of Christ would have excluded one that cast out deuills in the name of Christ, but did not follow him, and Christ forbad them. Luk 9:49. Lastly, we here see the propertie of deceiuers is to make a division betweene the Pastors and the people.

One is blindness of mind, which makes us that we see not how little our faith and repentance is, and how great is the mass of our corruption: the second, is our unbelief in the article of life everlasting. The third duty is, that we must neither look to the right or left hand, o…

Again, hence I gather, that in the prime of the Church in the Apostles' days, when the Church of the New Testament was but in founding, the ministry was in contempt: and (as it may appear out of other places) the ministers were not only neglected, or contemned, but reviled, pers…

In whom my soul delights.] By this testimony we may conceive that Jesus Christ is not only well pleasing to God his Father, but is also that his only beloved Son: so as there is no obtaining of any grace, but by the means of his intercession. In this sense it is alleged by the E…

the unclean spirits. Luke 9:1-2 1. And having called the twelve,

38. For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in the glory of his Father with the holy angels. Luke 9:26 26. For whosoever shall be ashamed of me, and of my words, of h…

Verily I say to you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for that city. Luke 9:3-5 3. And he said to them, Carry nothing for the journey, neither a staff, nor a scrip, nor bread, nor money; and do not have two coats each.

MATTHEW 8:19-22; LUKE 9:57-62 Matthew 8:19-22

13. And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many diseased persons, and healed them. Luke 9:6 6. And they departed, and went round about through the villages “Eux donc estans partis alloyent de village en village a l’entour;” — “they then having set out, went from vi…

16. But when Herod heard that, he said, It is John whom I beheaded, he has risen from the dead. Luke 9:7-9 7. Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him, and was perplexed, because it was said by some that Christ had risen from the dead;

44. Now they who had eaten were about five thousand men. Luke 9:10-17 10. And the Apostles, having returned,

And Peter answering said to him, Thou art the Christ. Luke 9:18-20 18. And it happened, when he was alone praying, his disciples also were with him, and he asked them, saying, Who do the multitudes say that I am?

38. For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him likewise will the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in the glory of his Father with the holy angels. Luke 9:21-27 Mark 9:1

8. And suddenly, when they looked around, they saw no other person, but Jesus alone with them. Luke 9:28-36 28. And it happened about eight days after these words, and he took Peter, and James, and John, and went up to a mountain to pray.

27. But Jesus stretched out his hand, and raised him; and he stood up. Luke 9:37-43 37. And it happened on the following day, while they were going down from the mountain, a great multitude met him.

37. Whoever shall receive one of such children in my name receives me; and whoever receives me receives not me, but him that sent me. Luke 9:43-48 43. But while all were wondering at everything that he did, he said to his disciples,

13. But I say to you, That Elijah has come, and they have done to him whatever they pleased, as it is written of him. Luke 9:36 36. And they kept silence, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen.

40. For he who is not against us is for us. Luke 9:49-56 49. And John answering said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbade him, because he follows not with us.

As we must bewaile the wants that hinder the doing of Gods will in our selues and others; so we must stirre up our hearts unto heauenly desires after those graces whereby Gods will may be done. As first, that we may have grace to denie our selues, our own wills and affections; f…

Like those choleric disciples that presently would command fire to come down from heaven to consume those who had affronted them by refusing to give them entertainment; only that God by such a severe miracle might vindicate their reputation, and revenge the contempt that was don…

As it is (Isaiah 28:25). And hence that expression (Luke 9:62): He that puts his hand to the plow, and looks back, is not fit for the Kingdom of Heaven. The meaning is, that as he that plows, must have his eyes always forward, to guide and direct his hand in casting the furrows…

He was looked upon as a very good man in his day, and not without cause, who yet had such an unhappy temper, and was sometimes so transported with passion, that his friend would say of him, he had grace enough for ten men, and yet not enough for himself. All the disciples of Jes…

Or, was he the author of a sect who is the great creator of unity, and who died to break down partition walls, and to slay all enmities (Ephesians 2:14-16; John 11:52), that he might gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad? Was he the author of a se…

To scoff at the mistakes and weaknesses of our brethren, is the way to provoke and harden them, but not to convince and reform them. They who think to justify this way of ridiculing those that differ from them, by the instance of Elijah's jeering the priests of Baal, perhaps kno…

But this cross it may be shall be but now and then. Yes, Luke 9:23 He must take up his cross daily. But if every day, I hope it is an easie cross.

As the Psalmist says, In your light O God we shall see light: so in the light of God we shall see nothing but light: now when Gods light does shine into us, it does discover darkness; but time will come, though Gods light shall shine never so brightly, we shall see no darkness,…

Fourthly, this opposition of wicked men against the godly, is an universal opposition. As first, opposing all that do belong unto the ways of godliness: as Luke 9:53 it is said of the Samaritans, that they would not receive Christ, because his face was as though he would go to J…

Yet though Men be convinced of this, their stubborn Will stands out▪ and will not yield up it self to the conviction. Further, It argues from this acknowledged truth, That all the delights and pleasures it this World, are but a miserable portion, and that it is the highest folly…

ROMANS 14. 3. Let not him who eats not judge him that eats, for God has received him. LUKE 9. 54, 55. His Disciples said, Lord, wilt thou that we command Fire to come down from Heaven and consume them? But he turned and rebuked them, and said, You know not what manner of Spirit…

Those who have fled for Refuge to lay hold of the Hope set before them. Hearing of Christ or hearkening to him, Luke 9:35. This is my beloved Son, hear ye him, or hearken unto him.

2. For the other wile. As Satan does transform himself into an angel of light, and cover his base designs with plausible pretences; for instance, revenge shall be accounted zeal: he will disguise it so, as that the very apostles shall count it zeal for the glory of God, when the…

He said to Peter, Get behind me, Satan, you are an offense to me. At another time, the Disciples, when their Master was slighted and contemned, they thought certainly they should do as Elijah did, call for fire from heaven to consume them (Luke 9:54). Revenge will often go for z…

Luke 9:23 — And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself. Whoever reads the Gospel with a single eye, and sincere intention, will find, that our Blessed Lord took all opportunities of reminding his disciples that his kingdom was not of this world;…

A sudden thought may be none of ours, it may be unwelcome, and find no entertainment with us; but set your hearts to it. (Luke 9:44) Let these things sink down into your hearts; let them go to the quick. (Proverbs 18:1) Through desire a man having separated himself, intermeddles…

If God's pardon helps us not, we are forever miserable. The Apostles had many failings: sometimes they manifested a weak faith, sometimes hardness of heart; sometimes passionateness when they met with disrespect (Luke 9); yet Christ returns this general acknowledgment of them wh…