Luke 10:1-42

Contents: The 70 sent out. Jesus denounces Judgment on cities. Parable of the good Samaritan. Martha and Mary entertain Jesus.

Characters: Jesus, 70 witnesses, Satan, lawyer, Martha, Mary.

Conclusion: Whom Christ sends may be sure He will go along with them and give them success. His servants should apply themselves to their work under a deep concern for precious souls, looking upon them with His compassion, and as riches which ought to be secured for Him. True service for Him comes out of communion with Him, and that service is worthless to Him which is done with motives of selfish pride.

Key Word: Service, Luke 10:1; Luke 10:30; Luke 10:38.

Strong Verses: Luke 10:2; Luke 10:20; Luke 10:21.

Striking Facts: Luke 10:21. Jesus rejoiced (only time recorded) to perfect strength out of weakness for His own glory. He is pleased to reveal His counsels in those whose extraction and education have nothing in them promising until He, by the Holy Spirit, elevates their faculties and furnishes them with this knowledge. The believer need not therefore be disturbed if some of the «wise and prudent» of the world would crucify Him afresh. Vital experience of Christ in the soul over-balances all human reasonings about Christ.