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In Luke 10, several disciples learn to prioritize their blessings. A lawyer learns his actions are determined by his character. Jesus praises Mary for choosing Him and rejecting what the culture says she should be.
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While preparing seventy-two disciples to heal, cast out...
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- A. Instructing The Seventy Disciples at Their Departure.
- B. Joy at The Return of The Seventy.
- C. The Story of The Good Samaritan.
- D. Mary and Martha.
1. (1-3) Seventy disciples are appointed and sent out.
After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also, and sent them two by two before His face into every city and place where He Himself was about to go. Then He said to them, “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest. Go your way; behold, I send you out as lambs among wolves.” a. After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also: Jesus knew that the time was short before His crucifixion, a...
2. (4-8) Specific guidelines for their ministry.
“Carry neither money bag, knapsack, nor sandals; and greet no one along the road. But whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’ And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest on it; if not, it will return to you. And remain in the same house, eating and drinking such things as they give, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Do not go from house to house. Whatever city you enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you.” a. Carry neither money bag...
3. (9) What Jesus wanted the seventy to do: to heal and to preach.
“And heal the sick there, and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’” a. And heal the sick: The healing was important because it showed that the Kingdom of God had come with power (as everyone expected it would), yet the power was evident in acts of mercy and kindness (which was not expected). b. Say to them, “The kingdom of God has come near to you”: This meant that the healing was a part of their preaching. As part of healing the sick, they described what the kingdom of God...
1. (17-20) The joy of the seventy and Jesus’ warning.
Then the seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name.” And He said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven.” a. The seventy returned with joy: This was a...
2. (21-22) The joy of Jesus as He sees the work of God in His people.
In that hour Jesus rejoiced in the Spirit and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and revealed them to babes. Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in Your sight. All things have been delivered to Me by My Father, and no one knows who the Son is except the Father, and who the Father is except the Son, and the one to whom the Son wills to reveal Him.” a. In that hour Jesus rejoiced in the Spirit: Jesus was genuinely...
3. (23-24) Jesus tells the disciples of the unique blessing they have.
Then He turned to His disciples and said privately, “Blessed are the eyes which see the things you see; for I tell you that many prophets and kings have desired to see what you see, and have not seen it, and to hear what you hear, and have not heard it.” a. Blessed are the eyes which see the things you see: The disciples lived in a unique time, and it was good for them to realize that it was a special blessing for them to be part of the work of the Messiah. i. “Jesus was the peak to which his...
1. (25-29) A lawyer asks a question.
And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested Him, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the law? What is your reading of it?” So he answered and said, “‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,’ and ‘your neighbor as yourself.’” And He said to him, “You have answered rightly; do this and you will live.” But he, wanting to justify himself, said to Jesus...
2. (30-35) Jesus defines neighbor with an illustration.
Then Jesus answered and said: “A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing, wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a certain priest came down that road. And when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. Likewise a Levite, when he arrived at the place, came and looked, and passed by on the other side. But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was. And when he saw him, he had compassion. So...
3. (36-37) Jesus applies the parable.
“So which of these three do you think was neighbor to him who fell among the thieves?” And he said, “He who showed mercy on him.” Then Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.” a. Which of these three do you think was neighbor: According to the thinking of the day, the priest and the Levite were neighborto the man who had been beaten and robbed. But they didn’t act like neighbors at all. i. “We are arrested by the fact that He completely shifted the ground of the question, and by this reply sa...
1. (38-40) Martha’s appeal to Jesus.
Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word. But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me.” a. A certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house: Martha and Mary, along with their brother Lazarus, w...
2. (41-42) Jesus’ reply to Martha.
And Jesus answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.” a. Martha, Martha: We can almost sense the love in Jesus’ voice as He said this. Martha did good – she wanted to serve Jesus; but she had not added the one thing[that] is needed. The Bible speaks of one thing. i. One thing have I desired of the LORD, that I will seek: that I may dwell in the ho...
1. We are glad to find that Christ had so many followers fit to be sent forth; his labour was not altogether in vain, though he met with much opposition. Note, Christ's interest is a growing interest, and his followers, like Israel in Egypt, though afflicted shall multiply.
Luke chapter 10 is rich in theological insights and practical teachings that continue to shape Christian understanding and practice. The chapter is structured around three main narratives: the sending out of the seventy-two, the parable of the Good Samaritan, and the account of Mary and Martha.
Luke 10 explores the nature of God's kingdom through various narratives and teachings. The Good Samaritan becomes a timeless example of compassionate neighborliness, while the contrast between Martha and Mary redefines priorities in our spiritual journey.
Behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves; as harmless, innocent, profitable, and defenceless creatures, among spiteful, malicious, cunning, and cruel men; See Gill on Matthew 10:16. Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.
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Luke 10 is the tenth chapter of the Gospel of Luke in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It records the sending of seventy disciples by Jesus, the famous parable about the Good Samaritan, and his visit to the house of Mary and Martha. [1] This Gospel 's author, who also wrote the Acts of the Apostles, is not named but is uniformly ...
