June 9, 2026
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Reading along with us in 1 Chronicles and Luke? Here’s today’s reading:
Luke 10 (NIV)
Jesus Sends Out the Seventy-Two
1 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go. 2 He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.…..Continue Reading
Each chapter of Luke is so full you could say so much, but as I read today and especially after Pastor’s meesage yesterday on how judgemental we can be toward people based on superficial things, the parable of the good Samaritan really stuck out. How we treat others should be based soley in the love of Christ and not their appearance, nationality, political views or anything other than the fact that they are loved by God and therefore we should show them love.
Luke 10:20 this verse stood out to me , however do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you but rejoice that your names are written in heaven . In other words be careful not to be puffed up or prideful but be thankful remembering who Jesus is and because of what he did on the cross your names can be written in the book of life.
Luke 10
What an example of Jesus equipping the called rather than calling the equipped in sending out the seventy two who probably did not know as much of Jesus as the 12 who were sent out early. But with God, willingness is more important than competence. And it is interesting that they were the advanced teams, going where Jesus was planning to go. And they had miraculous results and Jesus has joy over their success. And how convicting the story told must have been for the Samaritan to act better to the man than the professional Jews. And how important it is for us to worship Jesus and prioritize that over the things we do for Him. And may all service we do be because of our love for Him.
Agree with Rich. However, do not rejoice that the spirit submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven. Absolutely nothing better!!!!
Luke 10
Is there a significance in the number of 72 for those that were sent out?
I don’t believe so, but I am sure you would find someone to make something of it….
Psalm 116; Ezekiel 38; 1 Chronicles 20; Luke 10
“Whoever listens to you listens to me; whoever rejects you rejects me; but whoever rejects him who sent me.” When we speak the truth about Jesus to others and we are criticized for it, these people are rejecting God. It will not go well for them. There is nothing greater to rejoice about than knowing we will be in heaven one day! And the only thing we need to be busying ourselves with is the things of God, like sitting at the Lord’s feet and listening to what he says. We can do this by reading and meditating on his Word each day.
This is an interesting time. Jesus is alive and preaching the kingdom of God, the Jews are expecting an earthly kingdom, with a powerful Messiah ruling and conquering their Roman oppressors, not a teacher and healer. Although he demonstrates His power, not in the way they expect.
Jesus has not died for sins yet, and so the gospel is not a thing, but Jesus is. The message is believe Him, follow Him. These 70 are given special powers by Jesus, reinforcing His message and authority.
Jesus tells them and Martha that His presence with them is unique and to be relished.
“Then He turned to His disciples and said privately, “Blessed are the eyes which see the things you see; for I tell you that many prophets and kings have desired to see what you see, and have not seen it, and to hear what you hear, and have not heard it.”
And Jesus answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.””
Luke 10:23-24, 41-42 NKJV
Luke 10