Bible Text

Luke 9:1–9 (ESV)

¹ And he called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, ² and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal. ³ And he said to them, “Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money; and do not have two tunics. ⁴ And whatever house you enter, stay there, and from there depart.  ⁵ And wherever they do not receive you, when you leave that town shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them.” ⁶ And they departed and went through the villages, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere.

⁷ Now Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had been raised from the dead, ⁸ by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the prophets of old had risen. ⁹ Herod said, “John I beheaded, but who is this about whom I hear such things?” And he sought to see him.

Reflection Questions

Luke 9:1-9

• Who are the people in my life to whom I need to be sent in order to preach and heal?
• How might the disciples have felt when Jesus told them to take nothing for their journey, including no food, money, or extra clothes? 
• Why do you think the disciples were told to “stay” in one house until they leave that town? 
• Who are the people that God is asking me to “stay” with?