Lucas 10

Lucas 10

From Jensen's Survey of the NT by permission John MacArthur's Introduction to the Gospel of Luke Charles Swindoll's Introduction to Luke Luke Overview Chart by Charles Swindoll Click chart to enlarge LIFE OF CHRIST IN GOSPEL OF LUKE (See Shaded Areas) Chart from recommended resource Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission Ryrie Study Bible -Borrow Source: ESV Global Study Bible John Hannah's Outline - The rejection of the Son of Man (Lk 9:51-11:54) The commencement of the rejection of the Son of Man (Lk 9:51-11:13) The rejection in Samaria (Lk 9:51-56) The rejection of His call (Lk 9:57-62) The mission of the seventy (Lk 10:1-24) Instructions to the seventy (Lk 10:1-12) Judgment for rejection of the seventy (Lk 10:13-16) Report of the seventy (Lk 10:17-24) Their rejoicing (Lk 10:17-20) His rejoicing (Lk 10:21-24) The rejection by the lawyer (Lk 10:25-37) The question concerning eternal life (Lk 10:25-29) The inquiry of the lawyer (Lk 10:25) The answer of Jesus (Lk 10:26-29) The illustration regarding eternal life (Lk 10:30-37) The reception at Bethany (Lk 10:38-42) William Hendriksen's Outline of Luke 10 from Exposition of the Gospel of Luke (borrow) Luke 10:1–12 The Charge to the Seventy-two (or Seventy) Luke 10:13–16 Woes Pronounced on Impenitent Cities Luke 10:17–20 The Return of the Seventy-two (or Seventy) Luke 10:21–24 The Rejoicing of Jesus Luke 10:25–37 The Parable of the Samaritan Who Cared Luke 10:38–42 Mary of Bethany Makes the Right Choice John Butler (Analytical Bible Expositor) The Seventy Commissioned (Luke 10:1–24) The Samaritan’s Charity (Luke 10:25–37) The Sisters Contrasted (Luke 10:38–42) Luke 10:1 Now after this the Lord appointed seventy others, and sent them in pairs ahead of Him to every city and place where He Himself was going to come. Now after this: Mt 10:1-4 Mk 6:7-13 the Lord appointed seventy others: Nu 11:16,24-26 sent them in pairs ahead of Him: Ac 13:2-4 Rev 11:3-10 to every city and place where He Himself was going to come: Lu 1:17,76 3:4-6 9:52 Multiple Resources on Luke 10 (includes the sermons below) Luke 10:1-4 Attitudes of Effective Evangelism - John MacArthur Luke 10:5-11 Responses to the Kingdom: Peace or Punishment - John MacArthur Luke 10:1-16 The Crucial Message - Steven Cole Related Passages: Luke 9:1-6+ And He called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all the demons and to heal diseases. 2 And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to perform healing. (NOTE: THIS STATEMENT IS NOT MADE CONCERNING THE 70 ALTHOUGH WE DO FIND OUT THEY EXPERIENCED POWER OVER DEMONS) 3 And He said to them, “Take nothing for your journey, neither a staff, nor a bag, nor bread, nor money; and do not even have two tunics apiece. 4“Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave that city. 5 “And as for those who do not receive you, as you go out from that city, shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them.” 6 Departing, they began going throughout the villages, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere. Mark 6:7+ "And He summoned the twelve and began to send them out in pairs, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits." Region of Perea THE SEVENTY COMMISSIONED AS "ADVANCE MEN" BACKGROUND TO SET THE STAGE FOR THIS NEXT BIG SEGMENT OF LUKE'S GOSPEL - Luke 9:51-19:28: Remember as you read Luke 10, you are reading from Luke's central section which covers Lk 9:51-19:28 and it deals with the Jesus' Judean and Perean ministry with episodes from other ministries. See the Table at the top of this page for the segment Jensen entitles "Later Judean and Perean Ministries." Warren Wiersbe sums up this Luke 10 - The three scenes in Luke 10 illustrate the threefold ministry of every Christian believer, and they answer the question, “What in the world does a Christian do?” To begin with, we are the Lord’s ambassadors, sent to represent Him in this world (Luke 10:1–24). We are also neighbors, looking for opportunities to show mercy in the name of Christ (Luke 10:25–37). But at the heart of all our ministry is devotion to Christ, so we must be worshipers who take time to listen to His Word and commune with Him (Luke 10:38–42). Whether we are in the harvest field, on the highway, or in the home, our highest privilege and our greatest joy is to do the will of God. (Borrow Be compassionate) Halley’s Bible handbook - The Perean Ministry and Later Judean Ministry, Luke 9:51-19:28 - The period between Jesus’ final departure from Galilee and His last week is usually spoken of as the later Judean and Perean ministry; it took place partly in Perea and partly in Judea. Perea was east of the Jordan (see map: Perean and Later Judean Ministry), in Herod’s jurisdiction; Judea, west of Jordan, was under Pilate’s jurisdiction. (Borrow Halley's Bible Handbook) John Walvoord explains the term "Perean Ministry" as follows: The Perean Ministry (Mt 19:1–20:34; 26:6–13; Mk 10:1–52; 14:3–9; Luke 9:51–19:28; John 9:1–12:11) The Perean period of the ministry of our Lord receives its name from the fact that Christ upon His final departure from Galilee passed through Perea, ministering as He went; and after His arrival in Jerusalem He retired again to Perea until a few days before His passion. As Christ left Galilee He sent out the seventy disciples on their mission (Luke 10:1–24). The parable of the good Samaritan and the events of John 9 and John 10 occurred during the Perean ministry. After the feast of dedication in Jerusalem (John 10:22)(Holman Bible Dictionary), some of the more important utterances of Christ were recorded. After the resurrection of Lazarus (Jn 11:43-44) and the increased opposition to Christ which it aroused (Jn 11:53), Christ again withdrew into Ephraim. Until the time of His triumphal entry into Jerusalem at the beginning of the Passion Week, Christ was not inactive. The Scriptures record the cleansing of ten lepers, the interview with the rich young ruler (Lk 18:18-23), and Christ dining with Zacchaeus (Lk 19:1-10). While at Bethany He was anointed by Mary. The period of His Perean ministry extended from the fall until the following spring of Christ’s last year. (The Person of Christ - scroll down) Now after this - This time phrase begs the question "After what?" In context, Luke is referring to the events in Luke 9:1-62 which marked the close of Jesus' ministry in the region of Galilee. In Luke 9:31+, at the Transfiguration, Moses and Elijah "who, appearing in glory, were speaking of His departure (exodos) which He was about to accomplish (pleroo - fulfill) at Jerusalem." (Lk 9:31+) Luke goes on to add "And it came about, when the days were approaching for His ascension, that He resolutely set (sterizo) His face to go to Jerusalem" (Lk 9:51+) and thus "He was journeying with His face toward Jerusalem." (Lk 9:53+). And so with the Galilee ministry now closed, the journey to Jerusalem has begun. It is notable that most of the material from chapter 10 to chapter 18 is found only in Luke's Gospel (excepting the section in Lk 11:14-32). In the immediate context Jesus gave the condition for following Him declaring that "No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God." (Lk 9:62+) The NET Note on Lk 9:62 adds that Jesus warned "that excessive concern for family ties (looks back) will make the kingdom a lesser priority, which is not appropriate for discipleship. The image is graphic, for who can plow straight ahead toward a goal while looking back? (Ed: Any farmer knows the result will be crooked furrows!) Discipleship cannot be double-minded." Refer to the Table at the top of this page - notice the major breakpoint in Jesus' ministry occurs at Luke 9:51 which says "When the days were approaching for His ascension, He was determined to go to Jerusalem (KJV - he steadfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem)" He Sent them out Two by Two (Il les envoya deux à deux) - James Tissot - The Lord appointed (anadeíknumi) seventy others (heteros - different than the 12 in Lk 9:1), and sent (apostello) them in pairs ahead of Him to every city and place - It is in this context (Now after this) that Jesus appoints 70 others and sent them out in pairs on mission like the 12 had been sent (Mk 6:7+). Luke alone tells us about the sending out of the 70. These 70 men would surely have heard Jesus' words regarding the cost of following Him in Luke 9:23-26+ and Luke 9:57-62+ and yet were not deterred. And so Jesus proceeds to give them their "marching orders" in Luke 10:1-16 with the "debriefing" after they returned in Luke 10:17-20. The Lord appointed (anadeíknumi) introduces a vital truth. The seventy did not volunteer but were appointed as "advance men." The Lord Himself chose them for this mission. And while there is no earthly record of the names of the 70 but there is a much better record in Heaven (Luke 10:20)! THOUGHT- The point is that Unless the Lord appoints, we go in vain. They were sent and they went. If we go and are not sent then woe to our "go"! (cf Paul's statement re his ministry in 2 Ti 1:1+ "by the will of God") Paul was not a self-made apostle but a Savior set apart apostle. Likewise, our work for Jesus must not be self-made but Spirit of Jesus wrought (cp Jn 6:63, Jn 15:5). We may desire to do certain things in service to Jesus, but must first make sure He appoints us. Jesus is the Head of the Church and as such His appointment is the foundation of all genuine Christian work. Compare this truth to Eph 2:10+ where Paul writes "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them." Lord, give us spiritual eyes to see the good works which You have prepared for each of us even before we were born, so that we might walk in supernatural power of Your Spirit in Your immutable good works and not our imagined good works. Amen