MISSION OF THE DISCIPLES

CONTENT

1. The Achievements of the Twelve and Seventy Disciples
2. Differences and Similarities in the Mission of the Twelve and the Seventy Disciples
3. Lessons to Learn from the Two Missions and Significance

The Achievements of the Twelve and Seventy Disciples

Mark recorded that the disciples made tremendous achievements. They were able to cast out demons, and anointed with oil sick people and healed them.

The seventy returned with joy, recounting how they were able to cast out demons in the name of Jesus; how demons obeyed them, hearing the name – Jesus. Jesus was thrilled and even conferred on them more powers, especially over serpents, scorpions and even Satan himself.

However, Jesus admonished them not to rejoice as a result of the success of their mission, especially their triumph over the demons, but because their names had been written in the book of life in heaven.

EVALUATION

1. Account for the success or failure of the mission of the twelve and seventy disciples.

Differences and Similarities in the Mission of the Twelve and the Seventy Disciples

Lessons to Learn from the Two Missions and Significance

1. Jesus’ charge against taking money, two tunics, bags and saluting people on their way meant that the mission was urgent, hence, unnecessary luxuries should be avoided.