Jesus' Model

Anthony Castillo Miranda

Jesus is Calling • Sermon • Submitted 5 years ago

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OPENING

As Mommy Connie said.. “There is Joy in Serving the Lord”

Indeed, it is pure joy to serve the Lord

When the seventy two returned after they were sent ahead by our Lord, they had joy in their hearts, listen..

Luke 10:17 NIV

17 The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.”

Let’s take a look at what happened why they were filled with so much joy when they returned

Let us see how Jesus modeled for them what we must do when we are told to go ahead of Him

TEXT: | Jesus Sends Out the Seventy Two

Luke 10:1–4 NIV

1 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go. 2 He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. 3 Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves. 4 Do not take a purse or bag or sandals; and do not greet anyone on the road.

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Why did the Lord appointed 72 missionaries?

He is probably following the example of Moses, who commissioned seventy elders plus Eldad and Medad (-29)

The Sanhedrin is also composed of 70 members, 71 including the high priest

They were sent by two’s. Why not three or more? or why not send them alone?

Ecclesiastes 4:9 NIV

9 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor:

Jesus described the large number of people ready to receive the kingdom message and relatively few people are available to share His message of love, grace, mercy and salvation

He said, Go! I am sending you like lambs among the wolves

Lambs among the wolves?

Was Jesus throwing his disciples to sure death? Were they released by the Lord for their sure destruction?

No, Jesus means that as they go, they will be in some sense, at the mercy of the world

And their own strength cannot cope up with the situation in which they’ll find themselves

They must look up to God and not on themselves

They were even told not to bring their purse or sandals

Does this means that we have to walk around our neighborhood barefooted?

No, Jesus implied that we must take along nothing for the journey

He wants us to be completely dependent on Him

In another teaching session, Jesus illustrated Himself as the vine, and we are the branches

John 15:5 NIV

5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.

We are to solely rely on God’s guidance and God’s provisions

“Where God guides, God provides”

The typical problem we christians encounter whenever we’re called to action is that, we tend to overlook the most important ingredient to a successful mission

We tend to do things on our own rather than relying completely on God’s authority

“God’s Authority is Released Through Partnership”

From the very beginning of humanity, God wants to forge “partnership” with mankind

This partnership that God wants to have with us humans dates back to the time of creation

In the first chapter of the book of Genesis we find a summary of the 6-days of creation

In Chapter 2 we find a little more detail about day 6

God put the man to work and take care of the Garden

God could have created the garden to be self sustaining with no need for care, but He did not

Instead He created humans to “work” the garden and to “take care” of the garden with the idea of making it flourish

Do you think God cannot do things by Himself? Absolutely not! Surely, He could do everything without needing any help from anyone

But God decided to do things in “partnership” with us because “His Authority is Released through Partnership”

Everything we do with God must come from a deep place of intimacy

Jesus did only what He saw and heard from His Father

In the same manner, we can have an impact in evangelism only as we hear Jesus in our day-to-day lives

Jesus is our good shepherd and He sends us with His authority

We have to understand our role as friends of God and partners of Jesus

Luke 10:5–7 NIV

5 “When you enter a house, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’ 6 If someone who promotes peace is there, your peace will rest on them; if not, it will return to you. 7 Stay there, eating and drinking whatever they give you, for the worker deserves his wages. Do not move around from house to house.

Jesus said look for the man of peace. Who is the man peace?

Peace is used throughout Luke in reference to God’s blessings

Man of Peace is a person who’s God’s blessings rest

Man of peace is someone who promotes peace

He also said to stay at the house where you find the man of peace

In other words, Jesus is telling us and His disciples that when we find a man of peace, we must not hurry

If they offer us something to drink, we must drink it and if they offer us something to eat, then we must eat it

Jesus wants us to spend time with that family whom you found a man of peace

Luke 10:8–12 NIV

8 “When you enter a town and are welcomed, eat what is offered to you. 9 Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’ 10 But when you enter a town and are not welcomed, go into its streets and say, 11 ‘Even the dust of your town we wipe from our feet as a warning to you. Yet be sure of this: The kingdom of God has come near.’ 12 I tell you, it will be more bearable on that day for Sodom than for that town.

Jesus gave us and His disciples the authority to preach, heal and demonstrate His love

Jesus gave us His authority to cast out demons

We cannot do it alone, we need intimacy with him to know His thoughts and plans for the harvest

Why is it important to follow Jesus both in everyday life and while doing outreach?

Because apart from Him we can do nothting

On another occasion Jesus Christ said…

John 15:7–8 NIV

7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.

As true disciples of Jesus, we will only bear much fruits if we remain in Him and His words remains in us

But when you are not welcomed, just simply shake the dust off your feet

Don’t feel bad about it, but rather be happy because you have a beautiful feet for you bring the good news

Isaiah 52:7 NIV

7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”

Do not take that as personal rejection because Jesus said…

Luke 10:16 NIV

16 “Whoever listens to you listens to me; whoever rejects you rejects me; but whoever rejects me rejects him who sent me.”

Illustration:

CHRISTIANS MUST CONTINUE THE MISSION OF CHRIST

Luke 10:17 NIV

17 The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.”

Luke 10:17 NIV

17 The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.”

When Jesus was talking to His Father He said..

John 17:18 NIV

18 As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world.

And when Jesus was talking to His disciples He said...

John 20:21 NIV

21 Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.”

Believers are Sent Out by Jesus Christ

John

John 15:16 NIV

16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.

Believers are Authorized by Jesus Christ

Luke 9:1 NIV

1 When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases,

Believers are Empowered by the Holy Spirit

Acts 1:8 NIV

8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

CLOSING

Illustration: Fishing Rod

When Jesus called upon Peter to cast his net, he obeyed even after a night of fruitless fishing

We cast our nets last year and yet we did not catch anything, is that a reason for us not to set out again?

No, it is another opportunity for us to demonstrate our obedience and partnership with Jesus

Jesus said He will make us fishers of men

Illustration: Fishing Rod

As we fish for men remember these 4 Ways to FISH

Focus on Receptive People

Initiate a Compassionate Conversation

Share the Story how Jesus Changed Your Life

Hear Them Out

Of course when we fish, we need a BAIT

Be Bold

Always Depend on the Lord

Invite Them to Come to Church

Tell Them about Jesus

When Jesus went back to Galilee, He went out of His way to a town called Sychar in the region of Samaria

There He demonstrated His heart when He had a conversation full of compassion towards the Samaritan woman

They were sent out by twos

They were authorized by Jesus

They were empowered by the Holy Spirit

Folks, Jesus is Calling us today...

We will divide our congregation today into seven groups

Seven is the most significant number in the Bible

We will divide our congregation today into seven groups

Seven is the most significant number in the Bible

Because it is the number of spiritual perfection

God created everything in 7 days

The rainbow is the covenant between God and Man, it has 7 colors

The command for Naaman is to bathe in Jordan river 7 times to complete the cleansing of his leprosy

And the command to Joshua is to march around Jericho in 7 days

And for 7 priests to blow 7 trumpets outside the city walls

Reminders:

Please wear your “Together” T-shirts

I hope you’re wearing sneaker shoes for comfort

Please wear hat or cap for sun protection

Most importantly, wear the full armor of God

Make sure to stay hydrated (bring bottled water)

Campaign materials will be issued to your Life Group Leaders

For more details, consult your Life Group Leader

Here’s what’s gonna happen after I gave my benediction

We will have lunch at the other room from 12-12:45pm

I need you to be back here at the sanctuary at exactly 12:45pm

Bro. Pete, our Elder Overseer for Evangelism, assisted by Sis. Arca and Sis. Connie will facilitate our 15-minute corporate prayers

Bro. Joe, our Overall Coordinator, assisted by Sis. Connie will facilitate our 15-minute corporate prayer

then after that at 1:00pm sharp, each group will given 20 minutes to meet and discuss their game plan

at exactly 1:20pm, we’re going to have a church family picture taking outside the worship hall, by the stairs in front of the main door

At exactly 1:20pm, we’re going to have a church family picture taking outside the worship hall, by the stairs in front of the main door

Then at exactly 1:30pm, each group shall then proceed to their designated area of responsibility

Then at exactly 1:30pm, each group shall now proceed to their designated area of responsibility

At 4:30pm, everyone is automatically dismissed, you are all invited to join the farewell dinner for Mommy Connie at Pan Asia Buffet at 5:30pm

At 4:30pm, everyone is automatically dismissed, you may go home

No debriefing, Save your stories to share during your Life Group meetings this incoming week