Luke 9 - Summary

The Twelve are sent with power and authority over demons and diseases to preach the kingdom and heal, taking nothing for the journey, while Herod the tetrarch is perplexed about Jesus' identity and the narrative recounts John's beheading. Jesus feeds five thousand with five loaves and two fish, then at Caesarea Philippi receives Peter's confession that He is the Christ of God, predicts His passion, and calls for cross-bearing discipleship. The Transfiguration reveals His glory to Peter, John, and James while Moses and Elijah discuss His 'exodus' to be accomplished in Jerusalem, followed by the healing of a demonized boy, a second passion prediction, teaching on greatness through child-reception, and Jesus' resolute setting of His face toward Jerusalem.