18, July 2014
Unit 4 Summaries
Luke 10-12 Jesus sends out disciples along with seventy-two others and sends them out in pairs to all the places that he planned to visit. He was sending them out as lambs among wolves. He wanted them to spread the word that the Kingdom of God is near and God wants everyone to obey the laws. Jesus prayer of Thanksgiving; he was filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit. Jesus told his disciples that many prophets and kings long to see what they have seen but they could not see it. Many longed to hear what they have heard but they didn’t hear it. The most important commandment: You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind. And love your neighbor as yourself. Jesus went on to visit Martha and Mary in their home. Jesus began teaching about prayer. His disciples questioned and asked Jesus how should you pray and Jesus responded with Luke 11:2-4. He also reminded that if you keep on asking you shall receive, for whoever asks will receives! Jesus cast out a demon from a man who couldn’t speak, when the demon was gone he was able to speak again. He goes on to saying “This evil generation keeps asking me to show them miraculous signs. He keeps telling them that the only sign he will give them is ‘The sign of Jonah.’ He’s given them signs but they refuse to listen and repent. What will happen to the Son of Man will be a sign to these people that he was sent by God. Jesus criticizes the religious leaders and tell them that this generation will be held responsible for the creation of the world. From the murder of Abel and Zechariah. Meanwhile, the crowds grew until thousands were milling about and stepping on each other. A warning against the hypocrisy. “Beware of the Pharisees---- their hypocrisy.” He told them to fear God because he has the power to kill you and throw you in hell. Parable of the rich fool: “Yes a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but