As the 72 return, they rejoice in the powerful ministry they were a part of in Jesus name, and while Jesus rejoices with them, he encourages them to find their true joy in the fact that their names are written in heaven.

As Jesus gives instructions to the 72 about their mission of proclaiming and bringing the peace and nearness of the kingdom, he teaches us how to respond to those who receive us and those who reject us.

As Jesus gives instructions to the 72 about their mission of proclaiming and bringing the peace and nearness of the kingdom, he teaches us how to respond to those who receive us and those who reject us.

As Jesus sends out the 72 out, tells them of the plentiful harvest of souls and calls them to pray for labors and to go themselves in faith, with urgency, recognizing the opposition, and with a message of peace.

As Jesus sends out the 72 out, tells them of the plentiful harvest of souls and calls them to pray for labors and to go themselves in faith, with urgency, recognizing the opposition, and with a message of peace.

A Samaritan village, James and John, and three would be disciples reveal the sobering reality that if we misunderstand Jesus' mission and his call to discipleship, he may pass us by.

A Samaritan village, James and John, and three would be disciples reveal the sobering reality that if we misunderstand Jesus' mission and his call to discipleship, he may pass us by.

Jesus corrects the disciples, helping them and us see that in the kingdom of God, it is is the humble who are the greatest and give glory to God. True humility welcomes all, hinders none, and gives glory to God.

Jesus corrects the disciples, helping them and us see that in the kingdom of God, it is is the humble who are the greatest and give glory to God. True humility welcomes all, hinders none, and gives glory to God.

After coming down from the mountain, having seen the majesty of God revealed, Jesus and the disciples are confronted with the dark realities of the world. Yet even in the darkness, Jesus brings light.