The Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)
Explore the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) with a deep verse-by-verse commentary. Discover its rich theological meaning, connections to Christ, and how it challenges us to show mercy like Jesus.
Jesus’ Joy and Thanksgiving (Luke 10:21–24)
In Luke 10:21-24, Jesus rejoices in God’s revelation to the humble, declares His exclusive role in knowing the Father, and blesses His disciples for witnessing what prophets longed to see. Discover the deeper meaning of this passage and its relevance today.
Woe to Unrepentant Cities and the Return of the 70 (Luke 10:13-20)
In Luke 10:13-20, Jesus warns unrepentant cities, emphasizing the consequences of rejecting him. When the seventy return victorious, he redirects their joy from power to salvation. Discover the deeper meaning of this passage and its relevance for today.
Sending Out the Seventy (Luke10:1–12)
Explore the powerful sending out of the seventy disciples in Luke 10:1-12. Learn about Jesus’ instructions for evangelism, the urgency of the mission, and the importance of dependence on God. Discover practical lessons for today’s believers as we continue the work of proclaiming the Kingdom of God.
The Cost of Discipleship (Luke 9:57-62)
What did Jesus mean by “let the dead bury their own dead” and “no one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back”? Luke 9:57-62 explained verse by verse.
Why Did the Samaritans Reject Jesus? (Luke 9:51-56)
Luke 9:51-56 meaning: Jesus sets his face to Jerusalem, a Samaritan village rejects him, and James and John want to call down fire. Why Jesus rebuked them, and why the KJV reads differently.
Who Is the Greatest? (Luke 9:43-50)
Luke 9:43-50 commentary: Jesus predicts his betrayal, puts a child beside him to answer “Who is the greatest?”, and tells John “whoever is not against you is for you.”
Jesus Heals a Boy with a Demon (Luke 9:37-43)
Luke 9:37-43 commentary: Jesus comes down from the mountain, heals a father’s only son, and rebukes a “faithless and perverse generation.” Why the disciples couldn’t heal him, and what it means today.
The Transfiguration (Luke 9:28–36)
What is the Transfiguration of Jesus? Luke 9:28-36 verse by verse: why Moses and Elijah appeared, what they said about his “exodus,” the cloud and the voice, and what it means today.
Jesus Predicts His Death (Luke 9:21–27)
In Luke 9:21–27, Jesus predicts his suffering and death, challenging His disciples to take up their cross and follow him. This passage highlights the true cost of discipleship and the paradox of losing one’s life to gain eternal life. Discover the deeper meaning of following Jesus and the promise of God’s kingdom.
Peter’s Confession (Luke 9:18–20)
What does Luke 9:23 mean? Commentary on Luke 9:21-27: Jesus predicts his death, calls his followers to deny themselves and take up their cross daily, and asks what it profits to gain the whole world.
Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand (Luke 9:10–17)
Luke 9:10-17 commentary: where Jesus fed the 5000, what the five loaves and two fish were, how many people ate, and why the twelve baskets and the breaking of bread matter.
Herod’s Perplexity About Jesus (Luke 9:7-9)
Luke 9:7-9 commentary: why Herod was perplexed, why people thought Jesus was John the Baptist or Elijah, and how Herod’s question “Who is this?” shapes all of Luke 9.
Sending Out the Twelve (Luke 9:1–6)
Luke 9:1-6 commentary: Jesus gives the Twelve power and authority, sends them out with nothing, and tells them to shake the dust off their feet. What it means today.
Jairus’ Daughter and the Woman with the Issue of Blood (Luke 8:40-56)
A verse-by-verse commentary on Luke 8:40-56: the woman with the issue of blood, “Who touched me?”, “Daughter, your faith has made you well,” and Jairus’ daughter.
The Healing of the Gerasene Demoniac (Luke 8:26–39)
Who was the Gerasene demoniac? A verse-by-verse commentary on Luke 8:26-39: what “Legion” means, the abyss, why Jesus sent the demons into the pigs.
Jesus Calms the Storm (Luke 8:22-25)
A verse-by-verse commentary on Luke 8:22-25: why Jesus was asleep in the boat, what “Where is your faith?” means, and why only God rules the sea.
Jesus’ Mother and Brothers (Luke 8:19–21)
What does Luke 8:21 mean? Jesus says his true family is “those who hear the word of God and do it.” A commentary on Luke 8:19-21 and Jesus’ brothers.
A Lamp Under a Jar (Luke 8:16–18)
What does Luke 8:17 mean? A verse-by-verse commentary on Luke 8:16-18: the lamp under a jar, “nothing is hidden,” and “pay attention to how you listen.”
The Parable of the Sower Explained (Luke 8:4-15)
A verse-by-verse commentary on Luke 8:4-15: what the parable of the sower means, the 4 types of soil, and why Jesus spoke in parables.