Jesus said to His followers: (NASB) Luke 10:16 “The one who listens to you listens to Me, and the one who rejects you rejects Me; and he who rejects Me rejects the One who sent Me.’” To whom are you listening? People who speak the true words of God are reliable – are you listening? […]
Jesus was talking to a large number of His disciples before He sent them out two by two. The following is a part of what He said: (NASB) Luke 10:13-15 “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles had been performed in Tyre and Sidon which occurred in you, they […]
NOTE: Rejection of God’s message is not against the messenger but against God. What did Jesus say to at least thirty-five pairs of His followers before sending them out? (NASB) Luke 10:10-12 “But whatever city you enter and they do not receive you, go out into its streets and say, 11 ‘Even the dust […]
When you go to other countries and even regions within your own country, you may find different types and tastes of food. Jesus told His disciples something we should listen to: (NASB) Luke 10:8 “Whatever city you enter and they receive you, eat what is set before you.” Have you ever prepared a meal […]
Psalm 119:1-2, 89-90, 105 (a paraphrase of various verses) Living God of the Bible, Your word declares that people are blessed, whose ways are blameless. And there is a reason for that blessing because those people walk according to Your law, Oh Lord. Teach me to follow You and Your decrees…help me to keep them […]
There are books written about giving or showing hospitality…Jesus gave instructions on how to receive hospitality. When you are a guest…how do you enter a house? Do you enter with the expectation of being a blessing to your host/hostess? Jesus said to at least thirty-five pairs of disciples being sent ahead of Him […]
Jesus gave explicit instructions to at least 35 pairs of His followers and in those instructions He told them what they were not to do. (NASB) Luke 10:4 “Carry no money belt, no bag, no shoes; and greet no one on the way.” What have you allowed to hinder your obedience? What are you […]
With what do we usually associate the word “no”? A two-three year old may have the favorite word of “No!” A parent’s first words of discipline may be “No!” or “that’s a no-no.” “No” is usually a word that has negative connotations. But in at least one instance Jesus used the word “no” […]
The first imperative: Beseech! Ask! Pray! (Luke 10:2) The second imperative: Go! (NASB) Luke 10:3 “Go, behold, I send you out as lambs in the midst of wolves.” Think about a lamb. It is defenseless against a wolf. A lamb needs constant care and protection of the shepherd. A lamb is dependent on […]
Jesus used a vivid picture of a field, ripe for harvest. (NASB) Luke 10:1-2 “NOW AFTER this the Lord appointed seventy others, and sent them in pairs ahead of Him to every city and place where He Himself was going to come. 2 And He was saying to them, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but […]