Local Outreach through the Lens of Luke 10

Jesus Sends out the 72

Three Key words:

• Peace (verse 5)
• Stay (verse 7)
• Heal (verse 9)

1. What parts of your faith have you seen God challenge through Scripture or Christians from other cultures to deepen your understanding of His truth? Share what the process was of pulling down past assumptions and letting God’s word and Spirit shape your viewpoint?
2. Take time to read the full story of Jesus sending the 72 found in Luke 10:1-24. What are the easiest parts of the story for you? What are the hardest? What simply don’t make sense or lead to doubt?
3. Take time to go through the previous chapters of Luke. Either read the stories leading up to Luke 10, or simply take in the headings. Where does Luke 10 fit in with the story? How does the context broaden our understanding of today’s story and passage? What kind of stories were the 72 sharing with their host families in the towns where they went?
4. Today’s sermon covered only three key words. What other words stood out to you? What other concepts do you think are core to reaching out?
5. Finally, take time to share your personal involvement in reaching out in your life. Listen to each other’s stories and take time to pray for each other’s areas of ministries.

• Take time to read the whole book of Acts, and take time reflecting on each story of a person coming to faith, of a church planted, and what that may mean for how you reach out.
• Read the Missions Serve Guide to see how Eastbrook is reaching out and where you can get involved. If you’re already involved, still take time to read it to be encouraged & learn how you can pray for your brothers and sisters in Christ who are reaching out in these ministries!
• All Nations International has wonderful resources to help equip you in areas such as storytelling, and other creative ways to share your faith simply and clearly. Visit their website at allnations.us to see what materials and/or online trainings might be helpful to you.