Podcasts about Luke 9

"Feeding 5,000" Luke 9:1-17 by ONE Fellowship

Pastor John Knapp teaching out of the Gospel of Luke chapter 9.

In previous lessons, Jesus both cast our demons, healed the sick and raised the dead.In the passage before, Luke 9:1-17, the Lord gives this, His authority to His disciples to do the same things with an emphasis of proclaiming the kingdom of God.This mission journey had an effect on Herod who became aware of Jesus, but was perplexed about Him. When the disciples returned, Jesus took them with Him and when people saw them, they followed Him. Here is then recorded the only miracle found written in all four Gospels as Dr. Mitchell will share. It is the feeding of the 5 thousand men besides women and children with 5 loaves and 2 fish. The Lord provided a balanced meal which the disciples then gave the people. Let's join Dr. Mitchell in Luke 9:1 with the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

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Uflourish welcomes First Baptist Sulphur Springs, who have come in numbers on their annual summer mission trip from Texas up to the Milwaukee area in order to bless and support the ministries of Uflourish and several other churches in the area. Their pastor, Dr. Jeff Gravens, joins us in our Following Jesus series by diving into the portion of Luke 9 where Jesus calls his disciples to pick up their cross daily in order to follow him. In this daily surrender - a daily death to ourselves and the empty promises of the world - we find a lasting hope and purpose in our passionate pursuit of Jesus.

Listen as Pastor John challenges us from Luke 9:57-62

by Bro. Byron Fair In this sermon from the ninth chapter of Luke, Bro. Byron Fair, who recently joined Zion Primitive Baptist Church, teaches us about the importance of pressing forward in our service to Christ. Serving Christ is not a life of ease, but rather can be difficult, but when we “take up our...

In Episode 190, we explore Luke 9:52-56 and a pivotal moment that reveals the disciples' misunderstanding of Jesus' mission. Jesus is on His way to Jerusalem—to the cross, to His death, to the completion of His mission to save the world. He sends messengers ahead to a Samaritan village to prepare for His arrival. But the Samaritans reject Him. They don't welcome Him because He's headed to Jerusalem, and there was ancient hostility between Jews and Samaritans. It's a small rejection. A village saying no. But watch how James and John respond: "Lord, should we call down fire from heaven to burn them up?" They want to punish the village for the slight. They want to use their power to retaliate and make the village pay for their rejection. And Jesus rebukes them. He's not just correcting their behavior—He's correcting their hearts. They're thinking like the world thinks, responding to rejection with retaliation, letting a small offense derail them from the mission. Through guided meditation, discover what Jesus does instead: He doesn't call down fire. He doesn't punish the village. He doesn't demand acceptance. He simply moves on to another village and stays focused on His purpose. This episode explores what rejection reveals about us. You will be rejected. You will be slighted. You will encounter people who don't welcome you or your message. And in those moments, you have a choice. You can react with harshness, with retaliation, with fire—or you can respond with Jesus' measured grace. Acknowledge the rejection, but don't let it define your mission. Learn why the disciples' desire to punish the village reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of Jesus' mission. Jesus' mission wasn't about forcing acceptance or punishing those who reject Him—it was about offering salvation to those who would receive it and moving on to those who would. Discover how a measured response often accomplishes far more than a reactive one. It shows strength, not weakness. It demonstrates that you're secure in your purpose, not threatened by rejection. Find practical steps for creating space between an offense and your reaction—the space where transformation happens. Learn how to ask yourself: What is my true mission here? Is retaliation going to serve that mission, or distract from it? What would Jesus do? This episode will empower you to respond with grace when rejected, stay focused on what matters, and model Jesus' strength and compassion.

Welcome to Day 2904 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2904– “The Ultimate Close Encounter”  based on Luke 9:51-62 Putnam Church Message – 06/14/2026 The Good News According to Luke: “Snapshots From An Amazing Album.”   Last week's message was “Snapshots From An Amazing Album,” in which we studied four snapshots from Christ's ministry. Today, we continue with our twenty-eighth message from Luke's narrative of the Good News of Jesus Christ. Today's message is: “A Face Like Flint.” Our core passage today is Luke 9:51-62, on page 1611 of your pew Bibles. Samaritan Opposition 51 As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. 52 And he sent messengers on ahead, who went into a Samaritan village to get things ready for him; 53 but the people there did not welcome him, because he was heading for Jerusalem. 54 When the disciples James and John saw this, they asked, “Lord, do you want us to call fire down from heaven to destroy them[a]?” 55 But Jesus turned and rebuked them. 56 Then he and his disciples went to another village. The Cost of Following Jesus 57 As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” 58 Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.” 59 He said to another man, “Follow me.” But he replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.” 60 Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” 61 Still another said, “I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say goodbye to my family.” 62 Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.” Opening Prayer Father, we come before You today grateful for the steady, determined love of Jesus Christ. We confess that our hearts are often divided. We are distracted by comfort, delayed by excuses, wounded by rejection, and tempted to look back when You call us forward. Lord Jesus, as we watch You set Your face toward Jerusalem, help us see the depth of Your love and the seriousness of Your mission. Teach us what it means to follow You with unreserved sacrifice,>undivided devotion,> and unwavering commitment. Give us courage to press on. Give us grace to forgive. Give us faith to follow. May Your Word shape our hearts today. Amen.   Introduction: The Finish Line in View The 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles gave us one of the most unforgettable marathon moments in Olympic history. Gabriela Andersen-Schiess entered the stadium near the end of the women's marathon, but something was terribly wrong. Heat exhaustion and dehydration had taken hold of her body. Her legs were stiff. Her movements were uneven. Her body looked like it might collapse at any step. Doctors moved toward her, but she waved them off because if they helped her, she would be disqualified. She had already run more than twenty-six miles. Only a few hundred meters remained. So she kept moving. / Step by painful step. / Lean, stagger, recover. / Another step. / Another step. / Another step. For nearly six agonizing minutes, she willed herself forward until she crossed the finish line and collapsed into medical care. What stayed with people was not that she won the race. She did not. What stayed with people was her determination. The finish line had become her single focus. She had come too far to quit. In Luke 9:51, Luke brings us to a major turning point in his Gospel. Jesus has healed the sick, calmed the storm, cast out demons, raised the dead, fed the multitudes, revealed His glory on the mountain, and taught His disciples what the Kingdom of God is like. / But now the story turns. Luke says, “As the time drew near for him to ascend to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.”  That phrase — “Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem,” — is powerful. It draws from the Old Testament image in Isaiah 50:7, where the Servant of the Lord says, “I have set my face like flint.” Flint is a hard stone. It does not bend easily. It is not soft clay. It is firm, sharp, and unyielding. Jesus set His face like flint toward Jerusalem. / Why Jerusalem? Because Jerusalem was where betrayal waited. Jerusalem was where rejection waited. Jerusalem was where false trials waited. Jerusalem was where the cross waited. Jerusalem was where the tomb waited. But Jerusalem was also where resurrection would break the power of death. Jerusalem was where salvation would be accomplished. From this point forward in Luke's Gospel, the cross is always in the background. Every conversation, every parable, every miracle, every encounter is moving Jesus closer to the place where He will give His life for the sins of the world. The theme of this passage is simple| but demanding: Jesus pressed on toward the cross, and He calls His followers to press on after Him. Here are the four truths that we can glean from today's passage, as found in your bulletin insert on the side ‘A Face Like Flint.' Main Point 1: Jesus Set His Face Toward the Father's Mission Luke tells us that the time was approaching for Jesus to be taken up. That points beyond the cross, beyond the grave, beyond the resurrection, all the way to His ascension. Jesus knew the whole journey. He was not stumbling into Jerusalem unaware. He was not trapped by circumstances. He was not surprised by the hostility waiting there. He was not swept along by political events beyond His control. Jesus knew where He was going. And He went anyway. That is love. In the previous message, “Snapshots From An Amazing Album,” we saw Jesus tell His disciples again that He would be handed over into the hands of men. They did not understand. They were afraid to ask. But Jesus understood fully. He knew the cost before He paid it. / Now, He begins the journey. This is the beginning of what many Bible students call Luke's “travel section.” From Luke 9:51 through much of chapter 19, Jesus is moving toward Jerusalem. Luke will remind us again and again that Jesus is on the way. He is not He is not He is not He is pressing on.     Ancient Context: The Servant With a Flint Face Isaiah 50 gives us the background. The Servant of the Lord says He gave His back to those who struck Him, / His cheeks to those who pulled out His beard, / and His face to humiliation and spitting. Then He says, “Because the Sovereign Lord helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore, I have set my face like a stone.” That is the spirit of Luke 9:51. Jesus knew humiliation was coming. / He knew suffering was coming. / He knew the cross was coming. / Yet He set His face like flint. This is not stubbornness. Stubbornness can be foolish. This is holy resolve. This is obedience anchored in the Father's will. Object Lesson: Flint and Clay Hold two objects: a piece of soft clay and a slate. Clay can be pressed, shaped, bent, and changed by almost any outside force. But flint is firm. It holds its edge.

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As Bethel Church there are unique distinctions that God has called us to, but we are simply a small part of the global Body of Christ that consists of many beautiful and different expressions. In this message, Kris Vallotton shares on Bethel's end-time view and the significance of what we believe about the end times determines how we live in the middle. Instead of relegating all things good in Scripture that's meant for the last days for a later time, what would happen if we believed that it could be possible today? We are a house that is called to have hope for the future—hope for the broken, hope for the mentally ill, hope for the nations. We bless you as you listen to this message and pray that you are filled with supernatural hope and receive greater revelation of your identity and calling to release Heaven on earth everywhere you go.

Series: Meals with Jesus: Around The Table In The Gospel Of Luke — Preacher: Bobby Gomez

Sermon outline: 1. it is a commitment to surrender your comforts(vv57-58) 2. It is a commitment to put Him first above family(vv59-60) 3. It is a commitment to forget your old life( vv61-62)

Today's chapters focus more on the relationship Jesus has with his apostles and his disciples, as he empowers them for ministry, provides for them, calls them to wholehearted devotion, and warns them of his future death. Jesus and His disciples begin making their way to Jerusalem where He will face the agony of the cross, but He has much to say and to teach before that hour arrives. On the road to Jerusalem, when asked to define what it means to love your neighbor, Jesus tells a parable that would have shocked his audience, as he makes a detestable Samaritan the hero of the story rather than an upright, religious Jew. Luke 9 - 1:08 .  Luke 10 - 11:47 .  Ecclesiastes 5 - 20:07 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

Answer Jesus' call to radical discipleship in this transformative study of Luke 9:57-62. Jesus encounters three people who want to follow Him, but each has a "but first"—a condition, a delay, or a hesitation. This episode explores what it means to follow Jesus without conditions, without looking back, and without divided allegiance. Discover why Jesus calls for total commitment rather than partial obedience, and what it costs to truly put your hand to the plow. Learn how following Jesus means letting go of security, comfort, certainty, and the need to see the whole path ahead. Through contemplative meditation and honest reflection, identify your own "but first"—the thing you're holding onto as a condition for following Jesus—and find the courage to release it. This episode will challenge you to undivided allegiance and empower you to follow Jesus into the unknown with confidence.

Welcome to Day 2899 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2899 – “The Ultimate Close Encounter”  based on Luke 9:37-50 Putnam Church Message – 06/07/2026 The Good News According to Luke: “Snapshots From An Amazing Album.”   Last week's message was “The Ultimate Close Encounter,” in which we learned that the message still speaks:  This is God's Son. This is the Chosen One. Listen to Him. His will. His way. All the way. Today, we continue with our twenty-seventh message from Luke's narrative of the Good News of Jesus Christ. Today's message is: “Snapshots From An Amazing Album.” Our core passage today is Luke 9:37-50, on page 1610 of your pew Bibles. Jesus Heals a Demon-Possessed Boy 37 The next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met him. 38 A man in the crowd called out, “Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child. 39 A spirit seizes him and he suddenly screams; it throws him into convulsions so that he foams at the mouth. It scarcely ever leaves him and is destroying him. 40 I begged your disciples to drive it out, but they could not.” 41 “You unbelieving and perverse generation,” Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you and put up with you? Bring your son here.” 42 Even while the boy was coming, the demon threw him to the ground in a convulsion. But Jesus rebuked the impure spirit, healed the boy and gave him back to his father. 43 And they were all amazed at the greatness of God.       Jesus Predicts His Death a Second Time While everyone was marveling at all that Jesus did, he said to his disciples, 44 “Listen carefully to what I am about to tell you: The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men.”/ 45 But they did not understand what this meant. It was hidden from them, so that they did not grasp it, and they were afraid to ask him about it. 46 An argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest. 47 Jesus, knowing their thoughts, took a little child and had him stand beside him. 48 Then he said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. For it is the one who is least among you, who is the greatest.” 49 “Master,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he is not one of us.” 50 “Do not stop him,” Jesus said, “for whoever is not against you is for you.” Opening Prayer Father, we come before You today with grateful hearts. Thank You for giving us the Gospel accounts, not as random stories, but as carefully chosen snapshots of Jesus — His power, His compassion, His mission, and His way of forming disciples. Lord Jesus, as we open Luke's Gospel today, help us see You clearly. Show us where we are trusting in ourselves instead of depending on You. Show us where we are avoiding hard truth because we do not want to face it. Show us where we are seeking greatness in the wrong ways. Show us where we have become too narrow, competitive, or protective of our own little group instead of rejoicing in Your Kingdom work. Holy Spirit, soften our hearts. Open our eyes. Teach us to lead, serve, and follow in the way of Jesus. In His name, amen. Introduction: A Gospel Photo Album The greatest story ever told is about the greatest Person who ever lived. And yet, we do not have an exhaustive account of Jesus' earthly life. John tells us near the end of his Gospel (John 21:25) that Jesus also did many other things. If they were all written down, I suppose the whole world could not contain the books that would be written. So, what do we have? / We have selected scenes. / Chosen moments. / Spirit-inspired portraits. / We might say the Gospels are like four photo albums. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John each show us Jesus truthfully, but each one arranges the pictures a little differently. Sometimes they include the same scene, but from a slightly different angle. Sometimes one Gospel writer zooms in on a detail that another leaves in the background. Sometimes one chooses a picture that the others do not include. But every snapshot has a purpose. Luke is not simply saying, “Here are a few things that happened.” He is saying, “Look carefully. These moments reveal who Jesus is, what His Kingdom is like, and what it means to follow Him.” In last week's message, “The Ultimate Close Encounter,” we followed Peter, James, and John up the mountain. There, they saw Jesus transfigured in glory. Moses and Elijah appeared with Him. The cloud of God's presence surrounded them. The Father spoke: “This is my Son, my Chosen One. Listen to him.” That was the mountaintop. But now, in Luke 9:37–50, Jesus and the three disciples come down from the mountain into the valley of human need, failure, confusion, pride, and competition. That sounds a lot like real life, doesn't it? We have moments of worship, clarity, beauty, and spiritual encouragement. Then we come down the mountain and face the same broken world. A family is in crisis. A child is suffering. Disciples are arguing. People misunderstand Jesus. Pride rises. Jealousy appears. Luke gives us four snapshots in this passage: Jesus frees a boy after the disciples fail. Jesus announces His coming betrayal and suffering. Jesus redefines greatness through a child. Jesus corrects the disciples' narrow view of Kingdom leadership. Together, these snapshots teach us what kingdom leadership looks like. Main Point 1: Snapshot One — Our Failure Reveals Our Need for Dependence The first scene begins the day after the transfiguration. Jesus, Peter, James, and John come down from the mountain and find a large crowd waiting. Among them is a desperate father. He cries out to Jesus, begging Him to look at his only son. That phrase matters: “my only son.” We have heard language like this before in Luke. Jairus had only one daughter. The widow of Nain had only one son. Luke wants us to feel the ache of a parent whose whole heart is wrapped up in one child's suffering. This boy is tormented. He cries out. He convulses. He foams at the mouth. He is being crushed and harmed. Matthew and Mark give additional details. Mark tells us the spirit had often thrown the boy into fire and water to destroy him. The father had brought the boy to the disciples, but they could not help. Now pause there. / These disciples had recently gone out preaching, healing, and casting out demons in Jesus' name. They had experienced the authority of Jesus flowing through them. But here they failed. At the bottom of the mountain, we see a painful contrast. / On the mountain: glory. / In the valley: agony. / On the mountain: the Father's voice. / In the valley: a father's cry. / On the mountain: Jesus shines with divine majesty. / In the valley: the disciples are powerless without dependence. Jesus responds with strong words about an unbelieving and corrupt generation. His language echoes the Old Testament, especially Israel's wilderness years, when God's people had seen His power but still wandered in unbelief. But then notice what Jesus does. / Even in His frustration, He does not turn away the father. He says, “Bring your son here.” As the boy comes, the demon throws him to the ground. Jesus rebukes the evil spirit, heals the boy, and gives him back to his father. / That little phrase is beautiful: Then He gave him back to his father. Jesus does not merely display power. He restores relationship. He gives a son back into his father's arms. Object Lesson: The Unplugged Lamp Hold up an unplugged lamp. You flip the switch, but nothing happens. The lamp may be beautiful. It may be expensive. It may be placed in the right room. It may have a good bulb. But if it is not connected to the power source, it cannot shine. That is the disciples in this scene. / They had been given...

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NT: Luke 9:37-50After the Transfiguration . . .

Welcome to the Daily Disciple Podcast. As daily disciples, we seek to adore and follow Jesus, our teacher, into the abundant life that he offers. Because we find Jesus irresistible, fascinating, and incredibly practical, we want to be students of his scripture. Today's episode is found in Luke 9 "Be The Change."

Welcome to Day 2894 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2894 – “The Ultimate Close Encounter”  based on Luke 9:28-36 Putnam Church Message – 05/31/2026 The Good News According to Luke: “The Ultimate Close Encounter.”   Last week's message was “A Shocking Agenda,” in which we learned to deny ourselves, take up our cross daily, and follow Jesus, which is not the way to lose our life.  According to Jesus, that is the only way to truly find it. Today, we continue with our twenty-sixth message from Luke's narrative of the Good News of Jesus Christ. Today's message is: “The Ultimate Close Encounter.” Our core passage today is Luke 9:28--36, on page 1609 of your pew Bibles. The Transfiguration 28 About eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray. 29 As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning. 30 Two men, Moses and Elijah, appeared in glorious splendor, talking with Jesus. 31 They spoke about his departure,[a] which he was about to bring to fulfillment at Jerusalem. 32 Peter and his companions were very sleepy, but when they became fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him. 33 As the men were leaving>Jesus, / Peter said to him, “Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” (He did not know what he was saying.) 34 While he was speaking, a cloud appeared and covered them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. 35 A voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him.” 36 When the voice had spoken, they found that Jesus was alone. The disciples kept this to themselves and did not tell anyone at that time what they had seen. Opening Prayer Father, we come before You today with grateful hearts. We confess that we often see only what is right in front of us — our problems, our pain, our schedules, our fears, our disappointments. But Your Word reminds us that there is more than what we can see with our eyes. There is glory beyond suffering, resurrection beyond death, and a Kingdom that cannot be shaken. Lord Jesus, as we look today at Your transfiguration, open our hearts to see You more clearly. Strengthen our faith. Quiet our fears. Teach us to listen to You. Help us follow You not only when the road is easy, but also when the road leads through sacrifice and suffering. May we leave this place with renewed confidence that Your will, Your way, all the way, is always best. Amen. Introduction: Our Hunger for Something More We live in an interesting age. I think we live in the most exciting age ever. That is why I would love to live another 70 years. We are at the threshold of major breakthroughs in all areas of life. Not everyone agrees with me. On one hand, skepticism is loud. Many people claim that nothing exists beyond what can be measured, tested, touched, or explained by science. They say the material universe is all there is. And yet, at the very same time, interest in the supernatural continues to grow. People watch shows about UFO sightings. They read books about near-death experiences. They watch movies about unseen worlds, spiritual forces, mysterious signs, angels, ghosts, and life beyond death. Even people who say they do not believe in God often feel that there must be something more. Why? Because deep inside the human soul is a longing to know that we are not alone. We want to know that our lives matter. We want to know that suffering is not meaningless. We want to know that death is not the end. We want to know that beyond the visible world lies a greater reality. That longing is not new. It goes back as far as humanity itself. Every culture in every age has looked beyond itself, searching the heavens for someone or something greater. In today's passage, three disciples receive what we might call the ultimate close encounter. Peter, John, and James are allowed to see behind the curtain. For a brief moment, the veil between earth and heaven is pulled back. They see Jesus in glory. They see Moses and Elijah alive. They hear the voice of God the Father. And they learn something they desperately needed to know. In the previous message, “A Shocking Agenda,” Jesus told His disciples that He must suffer, be rejected, be killed, and be raised on the third day. Then He said that anyone who wants to follow Him must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Him. / That was not what they expected. They expected the Messiah to march into Jerusalem, overthrow Rome, and restore Israel's glory. Instead, Jesus spoke of suffering, rejection, death, and surrender. So now, about eight days later, Jesus takes three of them up a mountain to pray. There, He gives them a glimpse of the glory on the other side of the cross. The message is clear: The road of Jesus may pass through suffering, but it ends in glory. Let's look at four truths that will explain this in our bulletin insert. Main Point 1: Jesus Reveals His Glory in the Place of Prayer Luke tells us that about eight days after Jesus said these things, He took Peter, John, and James up on a mountain to pray. That detail matters. Luke has repeatedly shown us that Jesus prayed at key moments. He prayed at His baptism. He withdrew often to lonely places to pray. He prayed before choosing the Twelve. He will pray in Gethsemane before the cross. Here again, Jesus goes up the mountain to pray. In Scripture, mountains often become places of divine encounter. Moses met God on Mount Sinai. Elijah heard the gentle whisper of God on Mount Horeb. Later, Jesus would teach on mountains, pray on mountains, and eventually be crucified near Jerusalem on a hill called Golgotha. So, when Luke tells us Jesus goes up a mountain to pray, we should lean in. Something important is about to happen. / As Jesus is praying, His appearance changes. Matthew says His face shines like the sun. Mark says His clothing becomes dazzling white, whiter than anyone on earth could bleach it. Luke says the appearance of his face was transformed, and his clothes became dazzling white.  This is not stage lighting. / This is not imagination. / This is not the sun hitting His robe at just the right angle. / The glory that had always belonged to Jesus begins to shine through His humanity. For most of His earthly life, the glory of the eternal Son of God was veiled. People saw a real man from Nazareth. They saw Him tired. Hungry. Weeping. Sleeping in a boat. Walking dusty roads. Sitting at tables. Touching lepers. Holding children. Teaching crowds. / But on the mountain, for a few moments, the veil is pulled back. The disciples see that the One they follow is not merely a teacher. Not merely a prophet. Not merely a miracle worker. Not merely a wise rabbi. / He is the glorious Son of God. Object Lesson: The Covered Lamp Imagine a lamp covered with a thick cloth. The lamp is shining, but the cloth hides most of the light. You may see a little glow around the edges, but not the full brightness. / Now remove the covering. / The light floods the room. That is a simple picture of what happens on the mountain. Jesus does not become glorious for the first time. His glory is revealed. John later writes that the Word became flesh and lived among us, and “we have seen his glory.” Peter later writes that he was an eyewitness of Christ's majesty. / This moment stayed with them. Ancient Context For Jewish disciples, shining glory would immediately connect with the presence of God. When Moses came down from Mount Sinai after speaking with God, his face shone so brightly that the people were afraid to come near him. / But Moses reflected glory.  / Jesus reveals glory. Moses came down from the mountain with God's law. Jesus stands on the mountain as God's Son. / That distinction matters. Jesus is greater than Moses. Greater than Elijah. Greater than every prophet,...

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Luke 9:27-36 - Transfiguration

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Experience the transformative power of Jesus' glory in this deep dive into Luke 9:28-36 and the Transfiguration. Discover what it means to witness God's glory firsthand and why our calling is to listen to Jesus rather than hold onto spiritual experiences. This episode explores Peter's instinct to build shelters and challenges us to release control of our mountaintop moments. Learn how to follow Jesus down from the mountain into the ordinary, the difficult, and the unknown—trusting that He remains glorious even when we cannot see His glory. Through contemplative meditation and practical reflection, find the courage to let go of what was and listen for what Jesus is saying now.

Discover the courage to live unashamed of Jesus in this powerful Bible study on Luke 9:26-27. Explore what it means to publicly identify with Christ and overcome fear. Listen to Episode 178 of the 2 Minute Disciple podcast.

Morning Prayer and the Litany (6/26/26): from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN) Psalm 119:105-144; Proverbs 3; Luke 9; Metrical Psalm 35:11-1411 False witnesses, with forged complaints, against my truth combined; And to my charge such things they laid as I had ne'er designed. 12 The good which I to them had done, with evil they repaid; And did, by malice undeserved, my harmless life invade. 13 But as for me, when they were sick, I still in sackcloth mourned; I prayed and fasted, and my prayer to my own breast returned, 14 Had they my friends or brethren been, I could have done no more, Nor with more decent signs of grief a mother's loss deplore.If you find this ministry edifying, please consider making a one-time donation or becoming a regular contributor here: https://trinityconnersville.com/give/To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/To sing along with the Brady and Tate Metrical Psalter, visit: https://www.friendsofsabbath.org/cgmusic.com/workshop/newver_frame.htmTo own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/

Morning Prayer and the Litany (6/26/26): from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN) Psalm 119:105-144; Proverbs 3; Luke 9; Metrical Psalm 35:11-1411 False witnesses, with forged complaints, against my truth combined; And to my charge such things they laid as I had ne'er designed. 12 The good which I to them had done, with evil they repaid; And did, by malice undeserved, my harmless life invade. 13 But as for me, when they were sick, I still in sackcloth mourned; I prayed and fasted, and my prayer to my own breast returned, 14 Had they my friends or brethren been, I could have done no more, Nor with more decent signs of grief a mother's loss deplore.If you find this ministry edifying, please consider making a one-time donation or becoming a regular contributor here: https://trinityconnersville.com/give/To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/To sing along with the Brady and Tate Metrical Psalter, visit: https://www.friendsofsabbath.org/cgmusic.com/workshop/newver_frame.htmTo own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/

Welcome to Day 2889 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2889 – “A Shocking Agenda”  based on Luke 9:12-27 Putnam Church Message – 05/24/2026 The Good News According to Luke: “A Shocking Agenda.”   Last week's message was “Welcome to the War,” in which we learned that as we go about our daily lives, we go in the name of Jesus Christ, who has already won the decisive victory. Today, we continue with our twenty-fourth message from Luke's narrative of the Good News of Jesus Christ. Today's message is: A Shocking Agenda.” Our core passage today is Luke 9:12-27, which is found on page 1608 of your pew Bibles. Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand 12 Late in the afternoon the Twelve came to him and said, “Send the crowd away so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside and find food and lodging, because we are in a remote place here.” 13 He replied, “You give them something to eat.” They answered, “We have only five loaves of bread and two fish—unless we go and buy food for all this crowd.” 14 (About five thousand men were there.) But he said to his disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” 15 The disciples did so, and everyone sat down. 16 Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke them. Then he gave them to the disciples to distribute to the people. 17 They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. Peter Declares That Jesus Is the Messiah 18 Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, “Who do the crowds say I am?” 19 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that one of the prophets of long ago has come back to life.” 20 “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “God's Messiah.” Jesus Predicts His Death 21 Jesus strictly warned them not to tell this to anyone. 22 And he said, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.” 23 Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. 24 For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it. 25 What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit their very self? 26 Whoever is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels. 27 “Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God.” Opening Prayer Father, we come before You today with open hearts and honest minds. We thank You for the Good News of Jesus Christ, but we confess that sometimes we want the blessings of Your Kingdom without the surrender of discipleship. We want provision, but not dependence. We want victory, but not the cross. We want comfort, but not transformation. Lord Jesus, teach us today. Show us who You truly are. Help us receive Your provision with humble gratitude, confess You with courage, and follow You with obedient hearts. May we not merely admire You from a distance but walk behind You daily as faithful disciples. In Your holy name, amen. Introduction: When Jesus' Agenda Shocks Us This passage begins with one of the most familiar miracles in the ministry of Jesus: the feeding of the multitude. In fact, this is the only miracle of Jesus — aside from the resurrection — recorded in all four Gospels. That alone should make us pause. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John all say, “You need to see this.” But they do not merely want us to see bread multiplied. They want us to see who Jesus is. They want us to see what kind of King He is. And they want us to see what it means to follow Him. In the previous message, “Welcome to the War,” we saw Jesus send the Twelve out with power and authority. / They proclaimed the Kingdom of God. / They healed the sick. / They cast out demons. / They came back excited, exhausted, and full of stories. / They had stepped into the battle. / They had tasted ministry. / They had seen God work through them. But now, before they can fully rest and process what happened, the crowds find Jesus again. Thousands of people come into the wilderness, bringing hunger, sickness, confusion, and need. The disciples had just returned from weeks of powerful ministry, but suddenly they face a need they cannot meet. They can preach. They can heal. They can cast out demons. But they cannot feed thousands of hungry people with five loaves and two fish. And Jesus uses this moment to teach them — and us — something vital: The disciple is not the source. /The disciple is the servant. / Jesus is the supply. But then the passage turns sharply. After feeding the crowd, Jesus asks, “Who do the people say I am?” Peter answers correctly: “You are the Messiah sent from God.” But then Jesus shocks them. He says the Messiah must suffer, be rejected, be killed, and be raised. That was not the agenda they expected. They expected victory. Jesus speaks of suffering. They expected a throne. Jesus points to a cross. They expected power over Jesus calls them to deny themselves. This is why the agenda is shocking. |We will see this agenda in our four truths today. Found in the Bulletin Insert on the side that says “A Shocking Agenda.” Main Point 1: Jesus Uses Our Inadequacy to Reveal His Sufficiency The disciples had gone with Jesus toward Bethsaida for rest. They needed it. Mark tells us that so many people were coming and going that they did not even have time to eat. Can you relate to that feeling? Maybe you have had days when you never quite get to sit down. The phone rings. Someone needs you. A problem appears. A plan changes. One need gets handled, and three more show up. The disciples were tired. They had been ministering. They had been traveling. They were probably physically drained and emotionally full. - Then the crowd arrives. Luke tells us Jesus welcomed them. He taught them about the Kingdom of God and healed those who needed healing. That fits everything we have seen in Luke so far. Jesus welcomed the sinful woman in Simon's house. He welcomed the desperate touch of the suffering woman. He welcomed the cries of Jairus. He welcomed the man tormented among the tombs. He welcomed the crowds even when they interrupted rest. But as evening approaches, the disciples see a practical problem. / The crowd is hungry. / They say, “Send the crowds away to the nearby villages and farms, so they can find food and lodging for the night. There is nothing to eat here in this remote place.” That seems reasonable, doesn't it? They are not being heartless. They are being practical. They are looking at the sun going down, the size of the crowd, the remoteness of the place, and the emptiness of their hands. Then Jesus says something shocking: “You feed them.” Now imagine the disciples looking at one another. “Us?” “But we have only five loaves of bread and two fish,”  “Do You see how many people are here?” “Even if we had money, where would we buy that much bread?” “Lord, we just came back from ministry. We are tired too.” John's Gospel tells us that Jesus already knew what He was going to do. He was testing them. / Not tempting them to fail. Testing them to grow. /He wanted them to confront the difference between their resources and His sufficiency.   Object Lesson: The Empty Basket ...

A sermon on Luke 9:46-62 by pastor Andrew Dionne. Preached on June 21, 2026 at Trinity Presbyterian Church (Evangel Presbytery) in Spartanburg, SC.

Luke 9

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June 21, 2026 | Brandon Smith continues the Seek and Save series in Luke 9:57-62.

A Journey Through Luke - Luke 9

20 Proverbs 9-10; 2 Samuel 7-12; 19 Psalms 90-93; 42 Luke 9-11

Welcome to Day 2884 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2884 – “Welcome to the War”  based on Luke 9:1-11 Putnam Church Message – 05/17/2026 The Good News According to Luke: “Welcome to the War.”   Last week's message was “Never Too Little, Never Too Lost,” in which we learned that the crowd may overlook you. Fear may accuse you.  Shame may silence you. Death may threaten you. But Jesus says, “You matter to Me.” Today, we continue with our twenty-third message from Luke's narrative of the Good News of Jesus Christ. Today's message is: Welcome to the War.” Our core passage today is Luke 9:1-11, which is found on page 1608 of your pew Bibles. Jesus Sends Out the Twelve 1 When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases, 2 and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. 3 He told them: “Take nothing for the journey—no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no extra shirt. 4 Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave that town. 5 If people do not welcome you, leave their town and shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them.” 6 So they set out and went from village to village, proclaiming the good news and healing people everywhere. 7 Now Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was going on. And he was perplexed because some were saying that John had been raised from the dead, 8 others that Elijah had appeared, and still others that one of the prophets of long ago had come back to life. 9 But Herod said, “I beheaded John. Who, then, is this I hear such things about?” And he tried to see him. 10 When the apostles returned, they reported to Jesus what they had done. Then he took them with him and they withdrew by themselves to a town called Bethsaida, 11 but the crowds learned about it and followed him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed healing. Opening Prayer Father, we come before You today grateful that Your Kingdom is still advancing in this world. We confess that we often forget we are part of a spiritual battle. We become distracted by comfort, criticism, fear, busyness, and self-reliance. Lord Jesus, open our eyes to see Your mission clearly. Teach us to trust Your authority, / depend on Your provision, / endure rejection with grace, / and return often to You for rest and renewal. May Your Word shape us today, not only as listeners, but as faithful disciples sent into the world with good news. In Jesus' name, amen. Introduction: The War We Did Not Start, But Are Called to Enter Today, we continue in Luke's Gospel with the twenty-third message in our New Testament series, and the title is “Welcome to the War.” That may sound strong at first. We may think, “War? I thought we were talking about the Good News.” But Luke has been showing us from the beginning that the Good News of Jesus is not merely a comforting message for private spiritual reflection. It is the announcement that the Kingdom of God has arrived in Jesus Christ, and that means the dominion of evil is being overthrown. When Jesus preached in the synagogue in Nazareth, He announced good news to the poor, freedom for captives, sight for the blind, and release for the oppressed. When He healed the sick, forgave sinners, calmed the storm, delivered the demon-possessed man, restored the woman who had suffered for twelve years, and raised Jairus' daughter, He was not simply doing random acts of kindness. He was showing that the Kingdom of God was breaking into a broken world. In our previous messages, we have watched Jesus minister with compassion and authority. / We saw Him show love and grace to a sinful woman in the Pharisee's house. / We asked, “Where Are You in This Picture?” -> as Jesus taught about the soils of the heart. /  We saw “Freedom From Bondage” when Jesus delivered the man among the tombs. /  We saw that no one is “Never Too Little, Never Too Lost” when Jesus stopped for the suffering woman and raised Jairus' daughter. Now, in Luke 9:1–11, something shifts. Up until now, the disciples have been watching, learning, assisting, asking, and following. They have seen Jesus preach. They have seen Jesus heal. They have seen Jesus command demons. They have seen Jesus calm nature itself. But now Jesus calls the Twelve together and sends them out. The students become participants. The observers become messengers. The apprentices enter the battle. Jesus does not merely gather followers to sit near Him. He forms disciples to join His mission. So today, let's walk through Luke 9:1–11 under four main truths. Main Point 1: Jesus Sends Ordinary Disciples with His Power and Authority Luke tells us that Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases. Then He sent them out to proclaim the Kingdom of God and to heal the sick. / This is remarkable. These are the same disciples who were afraid in the storm. These are the same men who often misunderstood Jesus. These are not polished professionals. They are fishermen, tax collectors, ordinary men and women from ordinary places. And yet Jesus sends them. / That should encourage us. God's mission does not depend on perfect people. It depends on the authority of a perfect Savior. /  Luke uses two important words here: power and authority. Power refers to ability — the strength to accomplish what could not be accomplished naturally. Authority refers to the right to act on behalf of another. A police officer directing traffic is a helpful picture. The officer may not have the physical power to stop a moving vehicle with his bare hands. But when he raises his hand, cars stop because he carries delegated authority. He acts on behalf of a higher government. Jesus gives His disciples both. He gives them divine ability and delegated authority. / They are not going out in their own names. They are going out in His name. / And what are they sent to do? They are sent to proclaim the Kingdom of God and demonstrate the mercy of the Kingdom through healing and deliverance. In ancient times, a herald would enter a town square and speak on behalf of the king. The herald's message carried weight because it did not originate with the herald. He spoke with delegated authority. That is the picture here. The disciples are heralds. They are announcing that God's Kingdom has drawn near in Jesus. / This connects directly with the broader story of Scripture. In Genesis, humanity was created to live under God's good rule. But sin brought rebellion, brokenness, death, and bondage. Throughout the Old Testament, God promised that His Kingdom would come, His enemies would be defeated, and His people would be restored. The prophets looked ahead to a day when captives would be freed, the sick would be restored, and God's reign would be made known among the nations. Jesus is that fulfillment. And now He sends His disciples to announce it. Object Lesson: The Badge and the Battery Hold up two objects: a badge and a battery. A badge represents authority. It says, “I have been authorized to act.” A battery represents power. It supplies energy to do what needs to be done. A badge without power may represent a title but no ability. A battery without authority may have energy but no direction. Jesus gives His disciples both. For us today, not all of us have the same calling as the Twelve. Their mission in Luke 9 was specific to that moment in Jesus' ministry. But the larger principle remains: Christ still sends His people into the world as witnesses. We go not because we are impressive, / but because Jesus is King. We speak not because we know everything, / but because we know Him. We serve not because we have unlimited strength, / but because His strength is made perfect in weakness. ...

Welcome to the Daily Disciple Podcast. As daily disciples, we seek to adore and follow Jesus, our teacher, into the abundant life that he offers. Because we find Jesus irresistible, fascinating, and incredibly practical, we want to be students of his scripture. Today's episode is found in Luke 9 "There's More...So Much More."

Join as Pastor John challenges from Luke 9:37-45, "When Jesus Steps Into Your Failure."

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Send Us Your Questions/CommentsThe disciples get into a debate that feels painfully modern: who is the greatest. We open Luke 9:46-62 and watch Jesus dismantle the whole scorekeeping mindset with one simple move, he brings a child to his side and ties true greatness to humility. As we talk it through, we keep coming back to motives: would we still serve if nobody noticed, and do we secretly want recognition more than obedience?From there, the conversation shifts to ministry jealousy and church unity. John tries to shut down someone casting out demons because he “does not follow with us,” and Jesus refuses the territorial spirit. We dig into what it looks like to hold tight to essential doctrine while staying open-handed on secondary issues, and we ask the hard questions about denominational loyalty, comparison, and whether we feel threatened when God uses someone else.Then the road to Jerusalem exposes another heart issue: retaliation. When a Samaritan village rejects Jesus, James and John want fire from heaven, but Jesus rebukes them and moves on. We connect that to the online outrage cycle, political heat, and everyday moments where mercy is harder than revenge. Finally, we sit with Jesus' sober call to discipleship: no comfort guarantees, no “let me first,” no looking back once your hand is on the plow.If you want a deeper Bible study on Luke 9, Christian humility, servant leadership, and the cost of following Jesus, listen through and take notes. Subscribe to the Life Talk Podcast, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.New episodes every Mondaywww.lifehousemot.cominfo@lifehousede.comJoin us Sundays at 9 & 11 AMIntro music by Joey Blair