Luke 9:51
And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem, And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,
The time being come meant the appointed time drew near for His sacrifice and offering of Himself for the sins of humanity, for His departure and being received up, and for the completion of His public ministry and work. While still among the disciples He reflected light on the people and wanted them to remember all He had taught.
He deliberately, resolutely and steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem, holding to the Father's will. He pressed on despite entreaty and remonstrance, despite the disciples' fears, and despite Satan's temptations to avoid death and suffering, to save Himself, and to continue His work elsewhere.
Unlike His earlier journeys He went publicly so that attention would be directed to the sacrifice through which He would bring salvation to the lost world. He traveled slowly by a circuitous route through many villages, and as He approached He appeared to be passing through a Samaritan village on His way.
He knew that persecution, rejection, condemnation and a cruel death awaited Him on the path marked out by His Father, yet He willingly faced them without faltering. Even though He saw the people's needs and knew He could relieve much distress by staying away, He refused to turn aside.
As He approached, the Samaritans withheld hospitality and ordinary hospitality from Him because He was headed toward Jerusalem and was willing to pass on, which stirred their hostility and jealousy. Though He was weary and night was near, they gave no sign that they wanted Him to stay.
The disciples took this slight personally on His behalf and became angry, wanting to call down fire from heaven to punish the Samaritans. But neither the Samaritans' refusal to receive Him nor the disciples' angry response turned Him from His saving mission.
He rebuked their anger and zeal and went on without using force against those who rejected Him. He came to show mercy, not judgment, and His example supports freedom of religious choice, with His ministers to persuade and appeal, not to compel or command.
The episode teaches His followers not to respond to neglect or insult with resentment, but to learn His meekness and lowliness.