Luke
8:1-3, 9-10, 11-15, 16-21
It came to pass afterward, that He went throughout every city and
village, preaching and showing the glad tidings of the
kingdom of God:
and the twelve were
with him, and certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits
and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven
devils, and Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna,
and many others, which ministered to Him of their substance.
His
disciples asked Him, saying, What might this parable be? He said, to
you it is given to know
the mysteries of the kingdom
of God:
but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and
hearing they might not understand.
(parallel passages Matthew 13:10-17, Mark 4:10-12, I will attach a brief study outline of the mysteries after I finish this study. A more commplete study can be found at the link on the front of this site.)
The
parable is this: The seed is the word of God. Those by the way side
are they that hear; then comes the devil, and takes away the word out
of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.
They
on the rock
are
they,
which,
when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root,
which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.
And
that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard,
go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of
this
life,
and bring no fruit to perfection. But
that on the
good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard
the word, keep
it,
and
bring forth fruit with patience. (parallel passages Matthew 13:18-23, Mark 4:13-20)
No
man, when he has light a candle, covers it with a vessel, or puts
it
under
a bed; but sets
it
on
a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light.
For
nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither
hid,
that shall not be made known and come abroad.
Take
heed therefore how you hear: for whoever has, to him it shall be
given; and whoever has not, from him shall be taken even that which
he seems to have.
(parallel passage Mark 4:21-25)
Then
came to Him His
mother and His brethren, and could not come at Him for the press. It
was told Him, Your mother and brethren stand without, desiring to see
You. He said to them, My
mother and My brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do
it. (parallel
passages Matthew 12:46-50, Mark 3:31-35)
Luke
9:1-6
He called His twelve disciples together, and gave them power and
authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. And
He sent them to preach (proclaim)
the kingdom of God,
and to heal the sick. He said to them, Take
nothing for
your
journey,
neither staff, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have
two coats apiece.
Whatever
house you enter into, there abide, and thence depart.
And
whoever will not receive you, when you go out of that city, shake off
the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.They departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and
healing every where. (parallel passages Matthew 10:5-15, Mark 6:7-13)
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