A Journey with No Detours

Andrew Murch · This week, we resume the Gospel According to Luke. Up to this point we have seen Jesus feed thousands, cast out demons, calm stormy seas, and even raise the dead. However, beginning here we see a shift in Luke’s narrative. Luke 9:51 says, “When the days drew near for (Jesus) to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.” It is inthis moment that we see the trajectory of Jesus’ earthly ministry turn. Now we know that this turn will eventually lead to Jesus’ crucifixion, but it will ultimately end with his resurrection from the grave.