Exploring God’s Word with Brad Thurston

PR Principles for Reconnaissance

Episode Summary

Jesus sends out advance teams to all the places he wants to visit

Episode Notes

1. The instructions are not just for a few, as in Chapter 9      
2. The 70 or 72 others 
3. Specific instructions for general application
4. The casting out principle
5. Not just because we are comfortable, complacent, ignorant, or disobedient, but a demonstration of power
6. Meekness is not weakness, but power under control
7. Knowing what others do not
8. Exercising in kindness and love and clarity
9. Do not be concerned about rejection
10. Focus on your tasks: eat what they give you, heal the sick and proclaim the kingdom
11. A glimpse of what happened later? 
12. Luke 19:1-10 the story of Zacchaeus
13. The two who prepared this visit
14. Excitement at the crowd assembled, remembering their encounter in the city
15. Initial disappointment leads to great rejoicing
16. Meeting the needs of a city with the salvation of sinners
17. Response?
18. Who do we go to?
19. Who is Jesus drawing to himself?
20. How do we pray and speak with others?
21. Change me first
22. Save them
23. Use me