A disciple is an (vv.1-2)
Then he called his twelve disciples together – Luke 9:1 (KJV)
Jesus summoned His twelve disciples (mathetes) – Matthew 10:1 (NASB)
disciple: mathetes – a learner, i.e. pupil (Strong’s), Apprentice (ALGNT)
An apostle is one by Him
And He sent (apostello) them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to perform healing. – Luke 9:2 (NASB)
(v.10) apostle: apostolos – a delegate, messenger, one sent forth with orders (Thayer’s)
Power (dunamis):
Authority (exousion): The the power
Demons and diseases are
Diseases were to be but demons are to be
And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ 8Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those with leprosy, cast out demons – Matthew 10:7-8 (NASB)
And behold, there was a woman who had had a disabling spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not fully straighten herself. – Luke 13:11 (ESV)
Jesus sent them out to the (v.2)
…proclaim the kingdom of God and to perform healing. (v.2) (NASB)
This power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases was vitally connected with preaching the gospel. The two go together. (Guzik’s Commentary)
Chapter 8 was preparation for their
First sent to the lost of
Calling the Twelve to him, he sent them out two by two and gave them authority over evil spirits. – Mark 6:7 (NIV)
Do not go on a road to Gentiles, and do not enter a city of Samaritans; 6but rather go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. – Matthew 10:5-6 (NASB)
Notice: This is only for a (vv.3-6)
This trip there will be but not (v.5)
(About 20 years later) So they shook the dust from their feet in protest against them and went to Iconium.
– Acts 13:51 (NIV)
Jesus will ask the disciples (and me) to God’s faithfulness in order to boost their faith for God’s faithfulness
How God it isn’t how God is always going to
(LATER) And He said to them, ” When I sent you out without money belt and bag and sandals, you did not lack anything, did you?” They said, “No, nothing.” 36And He said to them, “But now, whoever has a money belt is to take it along, likewise also a bag, and whoever has no sword is to sell his coat and buy one. – Luke 22:35-38 (NASB)
Faith builds upon
(David) The Lord who delivered me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” – 1 Samuel 17:34-37 (ESV)