JESUS SENDS OUT THE SEVENTY-TWO
Luke 10:1-24
Key Verse: 10:1
“After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go.”
1. Read verse 1. After teaching the cost of discipleship, what did Jesus do? Where did he send them, and why? What is the significance of going out ‘two by two’? What prayer topic did he give them (2)? What can we learn about Jesus’ view and faith (3)?
2. What specific instructions are given in verses 4-8? What principles can we find here? What message should they proclaim (9-11)? What identity should they have (2, 7b)?
3. What warning did Jesus give about those who rejected the message of the kingdom (12-15)? What do these cities have in common, and how are they contrasted? Why is it so important to accept Jesus’ messengers (16)?
4. What did the seventy-two experience (17-18)? What characterized their mission journey? What was the reason for their success (19)? What should be their main reason to rejoice (20)?
5. What was Jesus’ source of joy (21a)? How did Jesus praise God (21b)? How does he describe his relationship with God (22)? Why are Jesus’ disciples blessed people (23-24)? Who are the most blessed people?