In this passage of God’s Word, we see Jesus sending out His disciples to proclaim the Kingdom of God and to heal. By taking a look at this story, we can learn more about what God has called us to do and how to do it. This story teaches us 5 things about the mission that God has called us all to:
1. You’re not meant to do it alone
Luke 9:1, Heb. 10:24-25, Col. 3:16, Matt. 18:20
2. You’ve been fully equipped
Luke 9:1-2, 2 Tim. 3:16-17, 2 Cor. 9:6-9, Heb. 13:20-21, 2 Pet. 1:3
3. The mission is spiritual and physical
Luke 9:2-3, Matt. 15:32-39, James 2:14-26
4. Don’t get distracted by comforts
Luke 9:3-4, 22:35-38, Heb. 13:5, Phil. 4:11-13, 1 Tim. 6:6-10
5. Don’t get discouraged by rejection
Luke 9:5, Rom. 12:12, Josh. 1:9, Phil. 4:4-6, Gal. 6:9