Who – Jesus and his disciples (followers of Jesus).

What – Lord appointed other seventy (followers of Jesus).

When – Just after Jesus called his twelve apostles, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. Then he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick (You and I have that authority).

Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

Where-Jesus travels toward Jerusalem.

Why- Sent them two and two before into every city and place, to tell them,  The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you. (To tell of Jesus coming. Preparing the way, safety USSS).

Luke 9:62 And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

The word “service” is not in the Greek text but is implied by the word (euthetos, yoo’-thet-os “fit” Fitly, Fitting, Meet).

Are you fit for service? 

Ploughing requires a good eye, and good intent on making the row straight.

Our family duties sometimes must be forsaken for service to Jesus Christ our Lord.

The instant one turns about, so will they come short of salvation of Gods intent.

The verse says if we turn back, we are not fit to enter into God’s Kingdom!

Don’t look back!

We see that we must be focused on God and his leading.

We need to be worthy of an appointment we have been chosen to do.

Remember Lot’s wife! (pillar of salt)

Are you ready to serve the son of the living God?

Luke 10:1 After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come.

The Lord appointed another seventy.

Sent them two and two into every city and place.

that he himself would come too.

Luke 10:2 Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.

The seventy were to go everywhere Jesus was going. The extent of this underscores the true mission of the church: to reach the “plentiful harvest.” It may also look toward the conclusion of the church’s mission at Jesus’ return.

Luke 10:3 Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.

I send you forth as lambs among wolves.

Wolves are predatory animals and will attack anything weaker than themselves. = type of World

Lambs are gentle, kind, and loveable animals. = type of Jesus

Remember Jesus, called and gave them all power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. Then he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick in his name!

Luke 10:4 Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.                                              Warnings given.

Don’t take anything with you!

The roads are dangerous!

Some men on the roadway are dangerous!

Pray along the way!

Luke 10:5 And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.

Wherever you go when you enter say peace be to you!

We enter the homes of people we should pray for them!

Luke 10:6 And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.

If Spirit of God is in that place, you will be welcomed.

Evil will repel you. Here is where you will see the signs of that evil if it is present there.

If not depart from it. And go on to another place.

Luke 10:1 and Luke 10:9 tell us what these 70 were to do.

Luke 10:9 And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

Their job/task was different than the previous 12, were sent to preach the gospel and start churches these 70 were to scout, out the cities before Jesus entered and heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

Luke Chapter 9 tells us that they were both given same instructions while on the road as they traveled.

Everyone has a different talent/talents, and we must be willing to use them so that we are “Fit for the Master’s use”!

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Are you fit for service?

Are you ready to put your hands on the plough?

Remember, don’t look back!

Remember Jesus, called and gave them all power and authority! 

Come and serve the son of the living God!