Luke 10:1–24 reveals 2 stages of the disciples' mission that teach us that Jesus equips and empowers his followers (us!) to preach the unstoppable kingdom of God and to rejoice in our salvation and relationship with Christ. *I. Jesus sends the seventy-two on mission. A. Jesus appoints and sends the seventy-two (v. 1). B. Jesus is the Lord of the harvest, so pray to him for laborers (v. 2). C. Jesus gives instructions for the mission. - 1. It will be dangerous (v. 3). - 2. I will provide for you (vv. 4–8). - 3. Heal the sick and preach the nearness of the kingdom of God (v. 9). - 4. Warn: rejecting the kingdom of God leads to judgment (vs. 10–11). D. Jesus gives rationale for judgment: - 1. More light brings greater judgment (vs. 12–15). - 2. Listening to my messengers = listening to me (v. 16a). - 3. Rejecting my messengers = rejecting me (v. 16b). - 4. Rejecting me = rejecting my Father (v. 16c). *II. The seventy-two return from their mission. A. Rejoicing! - 1. Rejoicing in the wrong thing (v. 17). - 2. The kingdom comes in power (vs. 18–19). - 3. Rejoicing in the right thing (v. 20). B. Praising! - 1. My Father conceals and reveals as he pleases (v. 21). - 2. My Father gave me everything and the authority to reveal (v. 22). - 3. You are blessed to see and hear these things (vs. 23–24).