While he (Peter) was speaking, a cloud appeared and covered them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. A voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him.” When the voice had spoken, they found that Jesus was alone. The disciples kept this to themselves […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 221 – Commentary Luke 9:31-32 – Taking the journey to the cross with Jesus
They (Moses, Elijah, and Jesus) spoke about his departure, which he was about to bring to fulfillment at Jerusalem. Peter and his companions were very sleepy, but when they became fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him. Throughout history, God revealed things to prophets through dreams. The three apostles […]
Bible Study devotional – Day 220 – Commentary Luke 9:28-30 – Can we please God like Moses and Elijah?
About eight days after Jesus said this (that some would not experience death before they saw the kingdom of God), he took Peter, John, and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray. As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 219 – Commentary Luke 9:27 – Who will we see in the kingdom of God?
“Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:27) I write Christian fantasy because I’m fascinated with the kingdom of God and the spiritual world it encompasses. When we enter it, we’ll meet Jesus, His apostles, and the Old Testament prophets. I’ll […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 218 – Commentary Luke 9:26 – Who is Jesus ashamed of?
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. (Luke 9:26) We have a friend who is one of the sweetest men in the world, wanting to help anyone […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 217 – Commentary Luke 9:25 – Are you achieving your dreams?
“What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit their very self?” (Luke 9:25) My son’s girlfriend is very intelligent. She’s a nurse and recently decided to become a pediatrician. If she doesn’t fulfill her dream, she won’t be happy. We love his girlfriend and feel my son […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 215 – Commentary Luke 9:21-22 – Why was Jesus’ identity a secret?
Jesus strictly warned them not to tell this (that He’s the Messiah) to anyone. 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.” (Luke […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 214 – Luke 9:18-20 – Do you know who Jesus is?
Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, “Who do the crowds say I am?” 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.” “But what about you? He asked. […]