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Luke 10:1–12 – The Seventy Sent Out

What happens:
The Lord appoints seventy-two others and sends them two by two into every town and place he plans to visit. He instructs them to proclaim that “the kingdom of God has come near,” to heal the sick, and to say peace on any home that welcomes them. If a town rejects them, they are to shake the dust off their feet and move on. They obey and report back with joy.

What it means:
Jesus empowers a broader group beyond the Twelve to extend his mission. Proclaiming God’s nearness and demonstrating compassion through healing go hand in hand. Respecting rejection reminds us that not all will receive the message, but we trust God’s timing and purpose.


Luke 10:13–16 – Woes on Unrepentant Cities

What happens:
Jesus pronounces judgment on Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum for their refusal to repent despite witnessing mighty works. He declares that it will be more bearable on judgment day for Tyre, Sidon, and even Sodom than for these cities. He warns that whoever rejects his messengers rejects him and ultimately rejects the Father who sent him.

What it means:
God holds accountable those who spurn both word and deed. Witness bears responsibility: rejecting the Good News and its witnesses severs people from God’s gracious invitation.


Luke 10:17–20 – Rejoicing and True Joy

What happens:
The seventy-two return rejoicing that even demons submit in Jesus’ name. He tells them not to rejoice in their authority over spirits but that their names are written in heaven.

What it means:
Success in ministry is secondary to belonging to God’s family. Eternal security and relationship with the Father are the true reasons for joy.


Luke 10:21–24 – Jesus Praises the Father

What happens:
Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus rejoices in the Father’s revelation of truths to the humble rather than the wise. He blesses those who see what they see and hear what they hear—these things hidden from many prophets are disclosed to his followers.

What it means:
God’s grace unveils mysteries to receptive hearts. The privilege of witnessing Jesus’ work surpasses the experiences of previous generations.


Luke 10:25–37 – Parable of the Good Samaritan

What happens:
A lawyer tests Jesus by asking how to inherit eternal life. Jesus asks him to recite the law: love God and neighbor. Seeking justification, the lawyer asks, “Who is my neighbor?” Jesus tells of a man beaten and left for dead. A priest and Levite pass by without help, but a Samaritan stops, attends his wounds, brings him to an inn, and pays for his care. Jesus tells the lawyer to go and do likewise.

What it means:
True neighborliness transcends ethnic and religious boundaries. Mercy in action fulfills the law. Loving God naturally overflows into compassionate care for anyone in need.


Luke 10:38–42 – Mary and Martha

What happens:
Jesus visits the home of Martha and Mary. Martha is distracted by her many tasks, while Mary sits at Jesus’ feet, listening. Martha complains, and Jesus gently tells her that Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken from her.

What it means:
Prioritizing relationship with Jesus over busyness is essential. Spiritual nourishment through attentive listening undergirds any service we offer.


Application

  • Proclaim God’s nearness with both words and deeds, trusting his provision and timing
  • Recognize that rejecting the message and its messengers carries eternal consequences
  • Find joy not in power or success but in your secure identity in God’s family
  • Approach Jesus with humility to receive revelation and grace beyond human wisdom
  • Show mercy universally, treating every person as your neighbor
  • Balance service with devotion by choosing to sit and listen to Jesus first

Bible

1After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come.

2Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.

3Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.

4Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.

5And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.

6And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.

7And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.

8And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you:

9And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

10But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say,

11Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

12But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city.

13Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been done in you, they had a great while ago repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.

14But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment, than for you.

15And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust down to hell.

16He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me.

17And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.

18And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.

19Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

20Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

21In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.

22All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him.

23And he turned him unto his disciples, and said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see:

24For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.

25And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

26He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou?

27And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.

28And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.

29But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?

30And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.

31And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.

32And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.

33But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,

34And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.

35And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.

36Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?

37And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.

38Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.

39And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.

40But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.

41And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:

42But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

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