When the days for Jesus to be taken up were fulfilled
...he resolutely determined to journey to Jerusalem (Lk 9:51)
The greatest
"For the one who is least among all of you is the one who is the greatest" (Lk 9:48)
The Son of Man is to be handed over to men
They were all amazed at his every deed (Lk 9:43)
The Christ of God
“The Son of Man must suffer greatly
and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes,
and be killed and on the third day be raised.” (Lk 9:22)
One of the ancient prophets
"Who then is this about whom I hear such things?" (Lk 9:9)
The Twelve
He sent them to proclaim the Kingdom of God and to heal the sick (Lk 9:2)
My mother and my brothers
“...those who hear the word of God and act on it.” (Lk 8:21)
There is nothing hidden that will not become visible
Take care, then, how you hear (Lk 8:18)
Who is the greatest?
“If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.” (Mk 9:35)
Mercy, not sacrifice
"I did not come to call the righteous but sinners." (Mt 9:13)
Proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom of God
Accompanying him were the Twelve and some women (Lk 8:2)