Luke 9:1-9 (NIV)
When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases, 2 and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. 3 He told them: “Take nothing for the journey—no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no extra shirt. 4 Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave that town. 5 If people do not welcome you, leave their town and shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them.” 6 So they set out and went from village to village, proclaiming the good news and healing people everywhere. 7 Now Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was going on. And he was perplexed because some were saying that John had been raised from the dead, 8 others that Elijah had appeared, and still others that one of the prophets of long ago had come back to life. 9 But Herod said, “I beheaded John. Who, then, is this I hear such things about?” And he tried to see him.
1. He Empowers the 12 (verses 1-2)
2. Take nothing with you (verse 3)
3. Major Ministry Insight
Be prepared to face rejection (verses 4-5)
4. Confronted with Curiosity and Perplexity (verses 7-9)
5. Being a Sent One is Central to Our Call
Discussion Questions:
1. Considering the passage in Luke 9:1-9 this morning, do you believe that God can use you to bring His Kingdom to those around you in your daily life? What would that mean in terms of dependency on Him?
2. What does it mean to be a Sent One and the way a Sent One lives out their life at times, with sacrifice and difficulty? How does that resonate with you this morning?
3. In what ways can you contribute to this mission of a Sent One within your community or beyond?