SETTING His Face Toward Jerusalem Luke 9:51
It is estimated to be a period of about 6 months It was not a direct route He was starting to make preparations to die
Luke 9:51-56 – rejected in Samaria Luke 12:50 – a baptism of suffering Luke 13:22, – Journeying toward Jerusalem to suffer
Luke 17:11 – Samaria and Galilee Luke 18:31-34 – specific details of His death Luke 19:11
Greater intensity in all things Luke 9: The transfiguration Luke 9:57-62 – the cost of discipleship Luke 10:17-20 – 70 sent out
Luke 10: The Good Samaritan Luke 11:1-13 – persistence in prayers Luke 12:8-12 – confessing Him before men Luke 13:1-5 – Repent or perish
Luke 14:15-24 – Parable of the Great Supper Luke 14:25-33 – The cost of discipleship (again) Luke 17:20-21 – the coming Kingdom Luke 19:11-27 – Parable of Minas
Facing the unpleasant – what are we willing to endure in service to Him? Acts 20:22-23, Heb. 11:32-40 1 Peter 2:21-23
A time of courage – will we step into “the Lion’s den” Rev. 2:10, 1 Cor. 16:13
Concern for others – Jesus always thought of others. Do we?
Preparing others to press on – great effort was made to leave a “legacy” Heb. 11:4, Matt. 26:13, 2 Pet. 3:1, Phil. 3:1
He surrounded Himself with friends – your “support group” to help with difficult times. Included turning to God! Heb. 3:13, 10:24
Are we prepared for such?