INTRO
The disciples have been called and sent
The 72 going out, then return
We too have been called and sent
It is really a pretty simple formula to live out ourselves
Actively Live for the Lord – vv. 1-2
Willing and Sent
Luke 9:57-62 (last week)
Praying
For our Availability
Stay on mission (Passion and Focus)
For Gospel Opportunity
Anticipate the battle – vv. 3-4
Facing the enemy
Wolves – Spiritual enemies
Depending on the Lord
Sheep
Protection & provision (take nothing)
Preach the truth of the Gospel – vv. 5-16
Peace (for those that receive)
Received as a messenger from God
They had nothing
Others supported
God uses our means to help with the spread of the Gospel
Judgment (for those that reject)
No middle ground. REPENTANCE
All the cities (OT and NT) rejected God
Either for or against
RECEIVE and BELIEVE John 1:12
Rejoice in the Lord – vv. 17-24
Evil is overcome
The power of the Apostles message
Demons then, Satan later
The Gospel today… delivering sinners to saints
Our Salvation
Nevertheless – v. 20
Reality of our salvation. Who we are in Christ
The danger of the DOING over the BEING
Finding our joy in who we are, rather than on what we are doing.
God’s Sovereign rule
He is Lord of all
Works behind the scenes
Opens minds and eyes
Redemptive history
Old and New Covenants
HE HAS MADE A WAY
The timeline of the Gospel
Jesus is the way, truth and life John 14:6
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