Luke 9:51-62 (Sermon Scraps)

Year C (Proper 8 [13], Pentecost +6)Luke 9:51-62 Context: Jesus begins his journey to Jerusalem. Location:  On the road; they’re traveling through Samaritan villages. Characters: Jesus, James, John, disciples, 3 would-be followers Notes: 9:51- This is a turning point in the Gospel.  We, as post resurrection readers of the story, know what happens in Jerusalem.   9:52- The whole Luke-Acts narrative is about Jesus joining the mission of God and inviting the reader to join that mission Read More …