GOING BEYOND Luke 10:1-4, 17-20 Pastor Alan Dionson March 19, 2023
Big Idea: Move in faith and community into Jesus’ mission.
Introduction:
1. The 12/70 in the Old Testament
2. The 12/70 in the New Testament
A. WE NEED TO WORK TOGETHER
“The Lord now chose seventy-two other disciples and sent them ahead in pairs to all the towns and places he planned to visit.” (v. 1)
B. WE NEED TO PRAY TOGETHER
“These were his instructions to them: “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So, pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.” (v. 2)
C. WE NEED TO DARE TOGETHER
“Now go and remember that I am sending you out as lambs among wolves.” (v. 3)
D. WE NEED TO BELIEVE TOGETHER
“Don’t take any money with you, nor a traveler’s bag, nor an extra pair of sandals. And don’t stop to greet anyone on the road.” (v. 4)
Conclusion:
“When the seventy-two disciples returned, they joyfully reported to him, “Lord, even the demons obey us when we use your name!”18 “Yes,” he told them, “I saw Satan fall from heaven like lightning! 19 Look, I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy, and you can walk among snakes and scorpions and crush them. Nothing will injure you. 20 But don’t rejoice because evil spirits obey you; rejoice because your names are registered in heaven.” (v. 17-20)
