In addition to the New International Version of the Bible (2011, Biblica), the following resources were used to help write this sermon: Fred B. Craddock, Luke in the Interpretation Commentary, pp. 226-28; William Hendriksen, The Gospel of Luke in the New Testament Commentary, pp. 871-77; R. Kent Hughes, Luke, Volume Two in the Preaching the Word Commentary, pp. 237-42; Victor D. Pentz, Crucial Moments: Crowds, Peachtree Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, GA, 4-5-09; David Taylor, Why Did the Cheering Stop?, from www.sermoncentral.com.