Jesus Gives His Authority to the Twelve: Luke 9:1-6
“1) 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. 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.” Luke 9:1-6
This is the same event recorded in Mark 6:7-13 and Matthew 10:1-15. Jesus gave the twelve authority and power over demons and diseases. According to Matthew 10:8, it also included raising the dead. He also instructed them not to take anything with them, but to trust God to provide.
Let’s unpack this a bit deeper. Jesus told them to believe and preach the gospel of the Kingdom. That can be summarized as proclaiming and believing in Jesus Christ as Savior, Healer, Deliverer, Provider and the Resurrection and the Life. It is basically proclaiming Him as the living and powerful God of Creation.
The big debate is if this authority and power extended to others beyond the twelve? In Luke 10:1-20, Jesus gave this same authority to the seventy. In Matthew 28:18-20, He gave His authority to all believers. (See also Mark 16:14-18 and Acts 1:3-8)
There is one qualifier in every text related to these amazing signs and wonders; they accompanied the spread of the gospel. Acts 4:29-31 and Hebrews 2:2-4 also backs up this understanding. They are Gods way of confirming the gospel and building faith. Jesus gave them His authority then sent them out on mission trips.
This concept has been lost by the modern church. Instead of being viewed as powerful tools for evangelism, the church has become introverted and tries to hoard this authority and power for self consumption. I see that as problematic.
I would encourage you to step out in your faith and authority and start sharing the gospel. As you go, minister to the sick and oppressed in Jesus name. You will be surprised what God starts doing.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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“1) 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. 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.” Luke 9:1-6
This is the same event recorded in Mark 6:7-13 and Matthew 10:1-15. Jesus gave the twelve authority and power over demons and diseases. According to Matthew 10:8, it also included raising the dead. He also instructed them not to take anything with them, but to trust God to provide.
Let’s unpack this a bit deeper. Jesus told them to believe and preach the gospel of the Kingdom. That can be summarized as proclaiming and believing in Jesus Christ as Savior, Healer, Deliverer, Provider and the Resurrection and the Life. It is basically proclaiming Him as the living and powerful God of Creation.
The big debate is if this authority and power extended to others beyond the twelve? In Luke 10:1-20, Jesus gave this same authority to the seventy. In Matthew 28:18-20, He gave His authority to all believers. (See also Mark 16:14-18 and Acts 1:3-8)
There is one qualifier in every text related to these amazing signs and wonders; they accompanied the spread of the gospel. Acts 4:29-31 and Hebrews 2:2-4 also backs up this understanding. They are Gods way of confirming the gospel and building faith. Jesus gave them His authority then sent them out on mission trips.
This concept has been lost by the modern church. Instead of being viewed as powerful tools for evangelism, the church has become introverted and tries to hoard this authority and power for self consumption. I see that as problematic.
I would encourage you to step out in your faith and authority and start sharing the gospel. As you go, minister to the sick and oppressed in Jesus name. You will be surprised what God starts doing.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
