Luk 9:54 | MHM | STEP | v. 54 : When James and John, two of Jesus’ disciples, saw how the village treated him, they became angry and asked, “Lord, do you want us to call down fire from heaven to destroy them?” They remembered how the prophet Elijah had called down fire on his enemies ( 2 Kings 1:10,12 ). Although their desire to defend Jesus showed loyalty, their attitude was too harsh and vengeful. They did not understand that Jesus’ mission was about mercy, not punishment.

‏ Luke 9:54

v. 54: When James and John, two of Jesus’ disciples, saw how the village treated him, they became angry and asked, “Lord, do you want us to call down fire from heaven to destroy them?” They remembered how the prophet Elijah had called down fire on his enemies (2 Kings 1:10,12 ^a). Although their desire to defend Jesus showed loyalty, their attitude was too harsh and vengeful. They did not understand that Jesus’ mission was about mercy, not punishment.