Notes on Luke 9:59-10:8

Luke 9:59

bury my father. In that day, the burial process could take up to a year. After death, the body would be anointed and then put into a tomb. Then, many months later, the bones would be collected and put into a box and laid aside in a family tomb.

Luke 9:60

Jesus was not against family (Matt. 15:1-9). However, he understood that this man was trying to delay his response to Jesus's command (v. 59). Leave the dead . . . bury their own dead. Jesus used a play on words. He meant, let the spiritually dead worry about burying the physically dead. Those who had no interest in Jesus were spiritually dead (15:24, 32; John 5:24-25; Rom 6:13; Eph. 2:1; 5:14). proclaim. We are called to make sacrifices in order that we might proclaim the kingdom of God. Nothing is more important than bringing the only message of salvation to sinners desperately in need of forgiveness from a holy God. The reconciling power of Christ's death and resurrection can only come to those who hear and believe (Rom. 10:14-17).

Luke 9:61-62

Elijah allowed Elisha to say goodbye to his family because it meant a formal break with them (1 Kgs. 19:19-21). He would never return home. Here, Jesus knew the man was tempted continually to look back to his old life. fit for the kingdom. The one who wavers in his commitment is not worthy of Jesus. This doesn't mean perfection is required to follow him. But it does mean willingly giving up control of your life to Jesus.

Luke 10:1

seventy. Or, possibly, seventy-two, depending on manuscript evidence. These were disciples sent out by Jesus in addition to the twelve apostles (v. 3). This could be a reference to the table of nations (Gen. 10). Some see this in reference to the elders appointed by Moses (Num. 11:16-30). They numbered seventy (or seventy-two, if Eldad and Medad are counted, Num. 11:26). The Lord allowed them to share in the Spirit given to Moses. Likewise, the group of disciples here is given power by the Lord Jesus for their ministry of preaching (v. 9).

Luke 10:2

harvest. Not the end-time harvest (Luke 10:12-15; Matt 13:24-30, 36-43; Rev 14:15-16). A picture of those who believe through the preached gospel (see John 4:35). ask. The task of harvesting souls is so great that there are not enough laborers. Jesus said that his disciples should pray that those who receive the message should also help share it (see 1 Pet. 2:9).

Luke 10:3

send. The fundamental ministry of the apostles is one of mission. All disciples share in this same basic mission. lambs. Jesus's disciples are peaceable but they're enemies are not. The gospel mission is dangerous.

Luke 10:4

Similar to the instructions given to the apostles (9:3). The emphasis was on trusting God. no… sandals. The disciples would have been wearing sandals. This probably means take no extra pair. greet no one. Jesus did not forbid courtesy. He emphasized that this mission required urgency above extended formal greetings and informal socializing.

Luke 10:7-8

Jesus' disciples relied on God to provide for their needs through the hospitality of his people. When shown hospitality, they were to receive it gratefully. They should not move around seeking better food or more support. worthy of his wages. Quoted as Scripture in 1 Tim. 5:18. Those who labor for the gospel should be supported by God's peoples (1 Cor. 9:14; Gal. 6:6).

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