(The previous post covered Jesus calling His Disciples, healing people, growing in fame, and teaching according to principles.)
Luke 7
(This chapter began with Jesus' interaction with a Roman centurion.)
1 After he had ended all his sayings in the ears of the people, he entered into Capernaum.
2 And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick and at the point of death.
3 And when he heard concerning Jesus, he sent unto him elders of the Jews, asking him that he would come and save his servant.
4 And they, when they came to Jesus, besought him earnestly, saying, He is worthy that thou shouldest do this for him;
5 for he loveth our nation, and himself built us our synagogue.
6 And Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself; for I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof:
7 wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say the word, and my servant shall be healed.
8 For I also am a man set under authority, having under myself soldiers: and I say to this one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.
9 And when Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned and said unto the multitude that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.
10 And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole.
(It was against Roman law for the centurion to call Jesus "Lord." This was proof the centurion understood who Jesus was and the spiritual authority He had. The centurion understood the importance of words. This was a what. The centurion also stated the how/why. The centurion understood who Jesus was and that things worked in the spiritual the way they work in the natural. The centurion had experience with how things worked in the natural. The centurion proved his faith by preventing Jesus from coming. The centurion caused Jesus to marvel. The reason was, Jesus had not seen greater faith than in this man. Faith is proven in actions. Faith is built on understanding and experience. Jesus marvelled at the centurion's actions and explanation. The centurion's servant was healed.)
11 And it came to pass soon afterwards, that he went to a city called Nain; and his disciples went with him, and a great multitude.
12 Now when he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, there was carried out one that was dead, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.
13 And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.
14 And he came nigh and touched the bier: and the bearers stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.
15 And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother.
(Jesus raised a son from death.)
16 And fear took hold on all: and they glorified God, saying, A great prophet is arisen among us: and, God hath visited his people.
(The people knew Jesus was different from other Rabbis. They believed that God visited them. These people knew Jesus was the Son of God.)
17 And this report went forth concerning him in the whole of Judaea, and all the region round about.
18 And the disciples of John told him of all these things.
19 And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to the Lord, saying, Art thou he that cometh, or look we for another?
20 And when the men were come unto him, they said, John the Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that cometh, or look we for another?
21 In that hour he cured many of diseases and plagues and evil spirits; and on many that were blind he bestowed sight.
22 And he answered and said unto them, Go and tell John the things which ye have seen and heard; the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, the poor have good tidings preached to them.
23 And blessed is he, whosoever shall find no occasion of stumbling in me.
(In prison, John asked Jesus if He was the one that should come. John the Baptist knew that Jesus was the Messiah, John was at Jesus' baptism. Why would John ask this? According to Zechariah 9:11, the Messiah would set free prisoners. John wanted to know if Jesus was going to help him get out of prison. Jesus gave a list of things He would do without listing freeing prisoners. Jesus was telling John that he was not going to be set free. Actually, verse 23 was Jesus telling John that he would be blessed.)
24 And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to behold? a reed shaken with the wind?
25 But what went ye out to see? a man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they that are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings' courts.
26 But what went ye out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.
27 This is he of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, Who shall prepare thy way before thee.
28 I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there is none greater than John: yet he that is but little in the kingdom of God is greater than he.
(Jesus commended John the Baptist. John the Baptist had commended Jesus. Neither John the Baptist, nor Jesus commended themselves: that would not be humble.)
29 And all the people when they heard, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.
30 But the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected for themselves the counsel of God, being not baptized of him.
31 Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation, and to what are they like?
32 They are like unto children that sit in the marketplace, and call one to another; who say, We piped unto you, and ye did not dance; we wailed, and ye did not weep.
33 For John the Baptist is come eating no bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a demon.
34 The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold, a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners!
35 And wisdom is justified of all her children.
(Jesus used the principle of non-contradiction to show that these people were going to condemn John the Baptist and Jesus no matter what they did because people condemned each because one ate and one did not. Wisdom is justified of all her children (her fruit). Wisdom is making profitable decisions. The profitability comes out in actions: the fruit.)
36 And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he entered into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to meat.
37 And behold, a woman who was in the city, a sinner; and when she knew that he was sitting at meat in the Pharisee's house, she brought an alabaster cruse of ointment,
38 and standing behind at his feet, weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears, and wiped them with the hair of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.
(A woman washed Jesus' feet with her tears and anointed His feet with ointment.)
39 Now when the Pharisee that had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have perceived who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him, that she is a sinner.
(The Pharisee judged Jesus as not a prophet because Jesus did not condemn the woman who touched Him. The Pharisee wrongly concluded Jesus did not know the woman was a sinner because Jesus' response was not the same as his.)
40 And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Teacher, say on.
41 A certain lender had two debtors: the one owed five hundred shillings, and the other fifty.
42 When they had not wherewith to pay, he forgave them both. Which of them therefore will love him most?
(Jesus told a story/parable. A great way to directly confront a person...by sharing an indirect story!)
43 Simon answered and said, He, I suppose, to whom he forgave the most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.
(Jesus taught that those who were forgiven the most would love the most.)
44 And turning to the woman, he said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thy house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath wetted my feet with her tears, and wiped them with her hair.
(Jesus turned to the woman but was really speaking to the Pharisee...another great tool for confrontation is to not look at the person you are confronting.)
45 Thou gavest me no kiss: but she, since the time I came in, hath not ceased to kiss my feet.
46 My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but she hath anointed my feet with ointment.
(Jesus showed how this woman had loved Jesus more than the Pharisee.)
47 Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.
48 And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.
49 And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that even forgiveth sins?
(Notice, everyone in attendance at the meal was confronted by the interaction Jesus facilitated, whether He directed the interaction at them or not.)
50 And he said unto the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.
(The woman's faith made her whole.)
Luke 8
1 And it came to pass soon afterwards, that he went about through cities and villages, preaching and bringing the good tidings of the kingdom of God, and with him the twelve,
2 and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary that was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,
(Mary Magdalene had seven demons cast out of her.)
3 and Joanna the wife of Chuzas Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, who ministered unto them of their substance.
(Women gave to Jesus from their substance. Women sowed/invested into Jesus' ministry.)
4 And when a great multitude came together, and they of every city resorted unto him, he spake by a parable:
(From this point on, Jesus only taught the crowds through parables.)
(Verses 5-8: the Parable of the Sower.)
5 The sower went forth to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden under foot, and the birds of the heaven devoured it.
6 And other fell on the rock; and as soon as it grew, it withered away, because it had no moisture.
7 And other fell amidst the thorns; and the thorns grew with it, and choked it.
8 And other fell into the good ground, and grew, and brought forth fruit a hundredfold. As he said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
(Notice, the seed was planted in all types of ground.)
9 And his disciples asked him what this parable might be.
(The Disciples asked Jesus what the parable meant.)
(Verses 10-15: Jesus' interpretation of the Parable of the Sower.)
10 And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to the rest in parables; that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.
(Believers can know the mysteries of the Kingdom of God. People who say we cannot understand these mysteries are misinterpreting the words of Jesus.)
11 Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.
12 And those by the way side are they that have heard; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word from their heart, that they may not believe and be saved.
13 And those on the rock are they who, when they have heard, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.
14 And that which fell among the thorns, these are they that have heard, and as they go on their way they are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.
15 And that in the good ground, these are such as in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, hold it fast, and bring forth fruit with patience.
(The seed was the Word of God, which was spiritual. The only way for it to be profitable in our lives is to properly relate to it mentally, emotionally, and physically. We ought to think and have a positive emotion. We should not look to the physical as a cause.)
16 And no man, when he hath lighted a lamp, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but putteth it on a stand, that they that enter in may see the light.
17 For nothing is hid, that shall not be made manifest; nor anything secret, that shall not be known and come to light.
18 Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that which he thinketh he hath.
(Those who are fruitful with the Word of God are apparent to all.)
19 And there came to him his mother and brethren, and they could not come at him for the crowd.
20 And it was told him, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee.
21 But he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these that hear the word of God, and do it.
(Those who hear and do the Word of God are Jesus' family. Jesus just gave His definition of "family.")
22 Now it came to pass on one of those days, that he entered into a boat, himself and his disciples; and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake: and they launched forth.
23 But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filling with water, and were in jeopardy.
24 And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. And he awoke, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.
(Jesus rebuked the wind and the sea and there was a calm.)
25 And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And being afraid they marvelled, saying one to another, Who then is this, that he commandeth even the winds and the water, and they obey him?
(Jesus wondered where their faith was since they were afraid of the weather.)
26 And they arrived at the country of the Gerasenes, which is over against Galilee.
27 And when he was come forth upon the land, there met him a certain man out of the city, who had demons; and for a long time he had worn no clothes, and abode not in any house, but in the tombs.
28 And when he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the Most High God? I beseech thee, torment me not.
29 For he was commanding the unclean spirit to come out from the man. For oftentimes it had seized him: and he was kept under guard, and bound with chains and fetters; and breaking the bands asunder, he was driven of the demon into the deserts.
30 And Jesus asked him, What is thy name? And he said, Legion; for many demons were entered into him.
(A man with many demons said his name was Legion.)
31 And they entreated him that he would not command them to depart into the abyss.
32 Now there was there a herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they entreated him that he would give them leave to enter into them. And he gave them leave.
33 And the demons came out from the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd rushed down the steep into the lake, and were drowned.
(The demons asked Jesus to be put into a herd of swine. The demons could not leave the man on their own because they do not have a free will (having been judged) and possessing/oppressing people was in their nature. Jesus granted their request. The swine immediately drowned themselves.)
34 And when they that fed them saw what had come to pass, they fled, and told it in the city and in the country.
35 And they went out to see what had come to pass; and they came to Jesus, and found the man, from whom the demons were gone out, sitting, clothed and in his right mind, at the feet of Jesus: and they were afraid.
36 And they that saw it told them how he that was possessed with demons was made whole.
37 And all the people of the country of the Gerasenes round about asked him to depart from them, for they were holden with great fear: and he entered into a boat, and returned.
(The people of the region wanted Jesus to leave because they had great fear over what Jesus was able to do.)
38 But the man from whom the demons were gone out prayed him that he might be with him: but he sent him away, saying,
39 Return to thy house, and declare how great things God hath done for thee. And he went his way, publishing throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done for him.
(The man who was healed wanted to stay with Jesus but Jesus told him to go to his own house and show them the great things God did for him. He even published the story and became the first "Christian" author.)
40 And as Jesus returned, the multitude welcomed him; for they were all waiting for him.
41 And behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus' feet, and besought him to come into his house;
(Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue, fell down at Jesus' feet and asked Him to come to his house.)
42 for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. But as he went the multitudes thronged him.
(Jairus had a dying daughter. On the way to see Jairus' daughter, Jesus was touched by a sick woman who touched Jesus' garment…)
43 And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, who had spent all her living upon physicians, and could not be healed of any,
44 came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately the issue of her blood stanched.
45 And Jesus said, Who is it that touched me? And when all denied, Peter said, and they that were with him, Master, the multitudes press thee and crush thee.
46 But Jesus said, Some one did touch me; for I perceived that power had gone forth from me.
(Jesus perceived power go out of Him when the woman touched His garment. Jesus must have always been open to healing people.)
47 And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people for what cause she touched him, and how she was healed immediately.
48 And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.
(The woman's faith made her whole.)
49 While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Teacher.
50 But Jesus hearing it, answered him, Fear not: only believe, and she shall be made whole.
51 And when he came to the house, he suffered not any man to enter in with him, save Peter, and John, and James, and the father of the maiden and her mother.
(Is it possible that Jesus only invited in the people whose faith would not hinder the healing?)
52 And all were weeping, and bewailing her: but he said, Weep not; for she is not dead, but sleepeth.
53 And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead.
(These people laughed Jesus to scorn.)
54 But he, taking her by the hand, called, saying, Maiden, arise.
55 And her spirit returned, and she rose up immediately: and he commanded that something be given her to eat.
(Jesus healed the girl by faith and making a statement where the object of the healing was the subject of the statement.)
56 And her parents were amazed: but he charged them to tell no man what had been done.
Luke 9
1 And he called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.
2 And he sent them forth to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
(Jesus gave the twelve Disciples power and authority (the Holy Spirit) over all demons and sickness, the two healings mentioned in the previous chapter. Jesus sent them out to preach and heal.)
3 And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staff, nor wallet, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats.
4 And into whatsoever house ye enter, there abide, and thence depart.
5 And as many as receive you not, when ye depart from that city, shake off the dust from your feet for a testimony against them.
6 And they departed, and went throughout the villages, preaching the gospel, and healing everywhere.
(Jesus sent the twelve Disciples out and told them to not take physical resources. They were told to shake the dust off their feet if a city rejected them. People were allowed to get their feet dirty from coming in contact with the dust of the world, which is evangelism.)
7 Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done: and he was much perplexed, because that it was said by some, that John was risen from the dead;
8 and by some, that Elijah had appeared; and by others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.
9 And Herod said, John I beheaded: but who is this, about whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him.
(Herod wanted to see Jesus.)
10 And the apostles, when they were returned, declared unto him what things they had done. And he took them, and withdrew apart to a city called Bethsaida.
(The twelve returned to give Jesus a report of what they had done and they went into hiding, perhaps from Herod.)
11 But the multitudes perceiving it followed him: and he welcomed them, and spake to them of the kingdom of God, and them that had need of healing he cured.
(Verses 12-17: the supernatural feeding of the 5000.)
12 And the day began to wear away; and the twelve came, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages and country round about, and lodge, and get provisions: for we are here in a desert place.
13 But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more than five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy food for all this people.
14 For they were about five thousand men. And he said unto his disciples, Make them sit down in companies, about fifty each.
15 And they did so, and made them all sit down.
16 And he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake; and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude.
17 And they ate, and were all filled: and there was taken up that which remained over to them of broken pieces, twelve baskets.
(Jesus said the people did not need to go away. Five thousand were fed that day with just five loaves and two fish through giving. The Disciples gave the food to Jesus. Jesus gave thanks to God. Jesus gave the food to the Disciples. The Disciples gave the food to the people.)
18 And it came to pass, as he was praying apart, the disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Who do the multitudes say that I am?
19 And they answering said, John the Baptist; but others say, Elijah; and others, that one of the old prophets is risen again.
20 And he said unto them, But who say ye that I am? And Peter answering said, The Christ of God.
(Jesus asked who people said that He was and then He asked who the Disciples said He was. Asking in this order caused the Disciples to speak for themselves. Peter confessed that Jesus was The Christ of God. This is the confession that Jesus builds the church upon.)
21 But he charged them, and commanded them to tell this to no man;
22 saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up.
(Jesus spoke of His death and resurrection.)
23 And he said unto all, If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.
24 For whosoever would save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.
25 For what is a man profited, if he gain the whole world, and lose or forfeit his own self?
26 For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in his own glory, and the glory of the Father, and of the holy angels.
27 But I tell you of a truth, There are some of them that stand here, who shall in no wise taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.
(Verses 28-36: Jesus' Transfiguration.)
28 And it came to pass about eight days after these sayings, that he took with him Peter and John and James, and went up into the mountain to pray.
29 And as he was praying, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment became white and dazzling.
(Jesus took Peter, James, and John to a mountain and was transfigured (to change into another form, to transform - Christ's appearance was changed and was shining with divine brightness) before them. Jesus' spiritual Glory/Power became physically apparent. He came into His Kingdom. Notice, Jesus brought those He was in the most agreement with and the Glory of God appeared.)
30 And behold, there talked with him two men, who were Moses and Elijah;
31 who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.
32 Now Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: but when they were fully awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.
(Jesus had a conversation with Moses and Elijah, representing the Law and the Prophets. There was no reason for Jesus to teach Moses and Elijah, so the reason for this meeting was for Moses and Elijah to teach Jesus: specifically, to go over the things Jesus needed to do in Jerusalem to fulfill the Law and the prophets.)
33 And it came to pass, as they were parting from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah: not knowing what he said.
34 And while he said these things, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.
35 And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my Son, my chosen: hear ye him.
36 And when the voice came, Jesus was found alone. And they held their peace, and told no man in those days any of the things which they had seen.
(A Voice (God the Father) out of a cloud said, "This is My Son: hear Him." God testified that Jesus was His Son. Jesus Himself could not blatantly state, "I am the Son of God" because that would not be humble: Jesus would be facilitating His own purpose and progress.
There are people who try to say Jesus was not the Son of God because He never said it Himself. Actually, if He had said it, it would have proven He was not the Son of God. More importantly, God stated Jesus was the Son of God. Are these people stating that God's testimony was not good enough?)
37 And it came to pass, on the next day, when they were come down from the mountain, a great multitude met him.
38 And behold, a man from the multitude cried, saying, Teacher, I beseech thee to look upon my son; for he is mine only child:
39 and behold, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth, and it hardly departeth from him, bruising him sorely.
40 And I besought thy disciples to cast it out; and they could not.
(A man wanted Jesus to heal his son because the Disciples could not.)
41 And Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and bear with you? bring hither thy son.
(The Disciples were unable to get the actions that prove faith, so Jesus asked how long He would be with this faithless generation.)
42 And as he was yet a coming, the demon dashed him down, and tare him grievously. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.
(Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, the child was healed and delivered to his father.)
43 And they were all astonished at the majesty of God. But while all were marvelling at all the things which he did, he said unto his disciples,
44 Let these words sink into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered up into the hands of men.
(Jesus predicted His own suffering.)
45 But they understood not this saying, and it was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it; and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.
(The Disciples were afraid to ask Jesus about His suffering. Instead of focusing on God, they discussed another topic...)
46 And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them was the greatest.
47 But when Jesus saw the reasoning of their heart, he took a little child, and set him by his side,
(The Disciples reasoned among themselves about who was the greatest among them. Jesus perceived the thoughts of their hearts, that they were focused on themselves and other people instead of God.)
48 and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same is great.
(Jesus taught about humility.)
49 And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out demons in thy name; and we forbade him, because he followeth not with us.
50 But Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against you is for you.
(The principle of contrastive thinking: If you are not against Jesus, you are for Jesus.)
51 And it came to pass, when the days were well-nigh come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,
52 and sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.
53 And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he were going to Jerusalem.
(The Samaritans did not receive Jesus.)
54 And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we bid fire to come down from heaven, and consume them?
(James and John asked Jesus if they could send fire down from heaven to consume them.)
55 But he turned, and rebuked them.
56 And they went to another village.
(Jesus rebuked James and John and then they went to another village. Jesus let Justice take over instead of taking out His own Justice, which would have been "judging." Jesus didn't judge.)
(Verses 57-62: Jesus tested the faith of three potential followers.)
57 And as they went on the way, a certain man said unto him, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.
58 And Jesus said unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the heaven have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.
(Jesus stated that He did not have a physical home.)
59 And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.
60 But he said unto him, Leave the dead to bury their own dead; but go thou and publish abroad the kingdom of God.
(Jesus asked a person to follow Him, but the man rejected Him. Notice, here was an example of Jesus drawing a man and the man being able to resist Jesus' invitation.)
61 And another also said, I will follow thee, Lord; but first suffer me to bid farewell to them that are at my house.
62 But Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.
(According to Jesus, people who are focused on the physical are not fit for a spiritual eternity in the Kingdom of God.)
(This post covered Jesus transition to teaching the multitudes through parables and Jesus sending out the Disciples to evangelize.)
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