Sermon Series: The Gospel of Luke
Sermon Text: Luke 9:1-6
Sermon Title: Sent Out By Jesus
Sermon Points:
1.) Sent Out In Power
2.) Sent Out in Humility
3.) Sent Out to Persevere
4.) Sent Out and Obedient
Daily Devotional Guide
None of us are Apostles. We haven't yet been in the physical presence of the resurrected Lord. So be very careful when some charismatic fellow with a large following who likes to call himself something like the Apostle Rick comes around. Jesus' instructions in this morning's passage were for a specific group of people, namely the Apostles. That's a group we don't belong to. But that doesn't mean that Jesus' words don't apply to us.
Alongside today's crowd that likes to refer to themselves as Apostles, there's another group of dangerous preachers. These are the types who are constantly asking people to donate to their private jet fund, as if even flying first class is beneath a servant of the Lord. These charlatans are the exact opposite of what Jesus asked his Apostles to be. His command was that they be bold yet humble servants, not shameless self-promoters.
As you read, listen, and pray this week, pay attention to the commands given by Jesus to his Apostles that do apply to us today. He has given us power and authority. He does require humility. He equips us to persevere. And he has sent us out.
Brothers and sisters, we are not Apostles.
But we are disciples.
Monday - Matthew 7:15-28
Tuesday - Matthew 28:16-20
Wednesday - Acts 1:1-11
Thursday - Acts 19:11-20
Friday - 2 Timothy 1:1-18
Saturday - 1 Peter 5:1-11
Sunday - Luke 9:7-9