Luke 9:1-9

PROCLAIMING THE KINGDOM OF GOD

Keywords 9:2

And he sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

 

1. Jesus’ authority and commission (1-6)

Jesus wanted to reach the whole world with the message of his kingdom and

his healing ministry. Jesus would do this through his disciples. He called the

Twelve together and equipped them with specifi c authority to drive out demons

and cure diseases. Then he told them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal

the sick. They were to wholly depend on God to provide through others’ generous

hospitality. They were to wholly follow God’s leading in ministry. (5) In simple faith,

the Twelve obeyed what Jesus told them. Their work was effective and fruitful. Let

us pray for such spiritual authority, faith, trust and obedience to also proclaim the

good news and bring healing.

 

2. “Who, then, is this?” (7-9)

Herod heard all about Jesus’ ministry. There were many conflicting opinions

about Jesus. Some thought he was John the Baptist or Elijah or some other Old

Testament prophet had come back to life. Herod, knowing what he had done to

John, was perplexed and so he tried to see Jesus.

 

Prayer Lord, please empower me by your Spirit to do your work. Help me to obey

and trust you fully.

One Word Proclaim Jesus’ kingdom; heal the sick