Jesus Sends Out the Twelve
- by: Pastor Lincoln Loney
- Jan 17, 2010
- Series: The Book of Luke
Faith is Believing what God Says is True and Doing what God Says to Do. Luke 8.4-9.17
In Luke 9:1-9 we learn that Jesus delegates power and authority to the 12 Apostles. In doing so Jesus . .
- Extends His ministry throughout the entire region of Galilee.
- Encourages His followers to depend on Him.
- Excites Herod’s curiosity about His identity.
Ambassadors for the Kingdom of God
Verses: 1-2 Jesus calls, equips, and sends out the 12 on a mission.
Preaching and healing
Verses: 3-5 Jesus gives special instructions for the mission.
Luggage and lodging
Verse: 6 The mission of the 12 is summarized.
Execution and Extent
A Leader of the Kingdom of Men
Verses: 7-8 Herod hears reports about the ministry of Jesus, but has no idea who Jesus is.
John? Elijah? A prophet of old?
Verse: 9 Herod wants to know who Jesus is and see Jesus for himself.
Deeper Truths:
- A disciple makes a life of sharing Christ and caring for hurting people.
- Jesus seems to be teaching His apostles this spiritual equation:
- Nothing + Jesus = Everything you need.
- Maximizing your effectiveness for Christ involves,
- Traveling light and depending on God
- Being a Kingdom Builder rather than comfort seeker
- Investing yourself where Jesus is welcome.
- Moving on when Jesus is rejected.
- Uncertainty about Jesus will persist as long as your knowledge of Him is based on the opinions of others. You must meet Him yourself to settle the question of His identity for yourself.
- The world is at a loss as to who Jesus is.
- He is God’s Son sent from heaven.
Revelation 3:20 - Here I am! I stand at the door and knock, If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.
