JESUS’ MINISTRY

Luke 6:12-19 / Keywords 6:13

JESUS’ MINISTRY

 

1. A ministry of raising apostles (12-16)

After spending a night on a mountainside, praying to God, Jesus calls his

disciples to him. From amongst these disciples, Jesus chooses twelve and

designates them apostles. Apostle means “one who is sent”. Jesus would train

these twelve and send them out to tell others about him. The twelve include future

missionaries, New Testament writers and even one who would betray Jesus. Let

us also pray for the Lord to raise and send out people who will faithfully share his

gospel.

 

2. A ministry of teaching and healing (17-19)

While Jesus prepares the future ministry, he continues to minister to the present

needs of the people. Jesus also trains the apostles for what they would do in the

future. Jesus brings the twelve down the mountain and is met by a large crowd of

physically and spiritually sick people. They are desperate to hear him and to be

healed. By his power, Jesus healed them all.

 

Prayer Lord, please raise apostles in our times who can bring your word and the

ministry of healing to others. Use me in your kingdom work.

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