Having earlier sent out His 12 disciples to preach and do miracles, then James and John wanting to call down heaven's fire to blast a village that wouldn't receive them, Jesus now sends out a much larger number of His followers to heal people and bring messages of peace and the availability of God's kingdom. When they report back in, Jesus' responses give us a breathtaking view into God's heart for His beloved creatures and what He is up to -- not only "back then" in His earthly ministry, but also right now, among us.