Archbishop Peter Jensen’s weekly online series on The Essential Jesus (the gospel of Luke). In each study the Archbishop will lead us through the book we intend on giving away to as many people as possible.
STEP 1: READING
Read Luke chapter 10.
STEP 2: REFLECTION
Seventy disciples go urgently to their neighbours with the message of the coming kingdom. Like all who carry the word, they are 'Jesus' to their hearers. Failure to respond will lead to destruction, even to hell. Here is urgency, seriousness, decision. This remains the case. The message that Jesus is King and that we need to submit to him is a matter of urgency, seriousness and decision. But, disciples, remember three things: First, the ministry of the word is an attack on Satan. Second, your basic joy is to be found in the gift of salvation, not in the ministry as such, (think of Mary and Martha!). Third, God opens hearts to the truth, not human persuasion. The questioning law-expert lacks love, the fulfilment of the law. In the parable of the Samaritan, he discovers not merely who is a neighbour, but how to be a neighbour.
STEP 3: DISCUSSION
1 What is the best way of thinking about the connection between evangelism and works of compassion such as the Good Samaritan? What about the contrast between Mary and Martha?
2 What does this chapter reveal about the relationship of the Father and the Son?
3 How does the Samaritan surpass the representatives of the Law? Would you say that he kept the Law?
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Prepare for the next study by reading of Luke chapter 11.
