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Proclaiming the Kingdom of God

Date: Mar. 2, 2020

Passage

Luke 9:1-9 (ESV)

And he called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal. And he said to them, “Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money; and do not have two tunics. And whatever house you enter, stay there, and from there depart. And wherever they do not receive you, when you leave that town shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them.” And they departed and went through the villages, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere.

Now Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had been raised from the dead, by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the prophets of old had risen. Herod said, “John I beheaded, but who is this about whom I hear such things?” And he sought to see him.

Daily Bread

Key Verse: 9:2

and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal.

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 specific 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: 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

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A Seeker of Wisdom

1 Kings 10:1-29

Key Verse: 10:9

Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you and set you on the throne of Israel! Because the LORD loved Israel forever, he has made you king, that you may execute justice and righteousness.”

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