Luke 9 and 10

1. 9:1-6 What kind of power did Jesus give to the twelve apostles before He sent them out?
   Comments: 1) Power and authority over all demons: 2) to cure diseases; 3) to preach the kingdom of God; 4) to heal the sick
2. 9:7-17 What kind of doubt did the apostles have when there were so many who had followed Jesus to the desert place?
   Comments: This was beyond their experience, so they couldn’t imagine His ability to do such a thing. The same thing can be true of us. We tend to limit God’s abilities to what we have experienced or can imagine when in reality He can do more than we can imagine. (Hendriksen: They concentrated on the size of the crowd, not on Jesus.)
3. 9:18-27 What are two truths spoken about Jesus in this passage?
   Comments: v. 20 – He is Christ of God. v. 22 – He would die and be resurrected.
4. 9:28-36 What misunderstanding did Peter have that is evident in his suggestion about the tabernacles?
   Comments: That Jesus was just another special lawgiver or prophet – in the same category as Moses and Elijah. Moses was the representation of the Old Law; Elijah was representative of the Old Testament prophets. But Jesus is both lawgiver and prophet, the Son of God; now we listen to Him. (Hendriksen comment: Both Moses and Elijah departed the earth in unusual ways (Deuteronomy 34:6; 2 Kings 2:11).)
5. 9:37-62 What are some other weaknesses of the disciples as shown in this chapter?
   Comments: vv. 37-42 – Lack of faith. vv. 43-45 – Lack of understanding; vv. 46-48 – Pride; vv. 49-50 – Cliquishness; vv. 51-56 – Destructive anger, wanting revenge; vv. 57-62 – Misplaced priorities. Generally, a lack of faith.
6. 10:1-16 What were the main responsibilities of the seventy whom Jesus sent out?
   Comments: vv. 1-4 - To prepare the way for him, test the soil; v. 5 -  To take a message of peace; v. 9 - To preach the kingdom; v. 11 – To judge cities according to their response. Note the two meanings of “the kingdom of God has come near you.” One is a promise (v. 9); the other a warning (v. 11).
7. 10:17-20 What is more important than having the power to cast out demons?
   Comments: To have your name written in heaven. That power was important, but such power ends with death.
8. 10:21-24 How can we know God?
   Comments: Through the Son – Spending time with Him; reading the Word.
9. 10:25-37 How can we know if we love our neighbors as ourselves?
   Comments: By our acts of mercy and compassion; by our deeds. Treating others as we would be treated.
10. 10:38-42 What is the “good part” that Mary chose?
    Comments: To sit at Jesus’ feet and hear his word, undistracted by worldly concerns. Though Martha was serving, she wasn’t displaying a servant’s heart. She felt burdened by her duties and anxious about the outcome.