Youth STS Lesson 102 The Mission of The Seventy
MEMORY VERSE: These things the LORD appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face Into every city and place, Whither He Himself would come”(Luke 10:1)
TEXT: Luke 10:1-24
Our text focuses on the seventy disciples that were sent Out by the Lord Jesus for an evangelistic outreach. This Account provides Christian youths with necessary scriptural Guidelines for effective evangelism. The disciples at that time played their role effectively, and the baton has been handed Over to us. We are to heed Christ’s command: “…Go ye into All the world, and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15). Every youth is expected to tell others about Jesus, the Saviour of the world.
Question 1: What is the basic qualification for Christian Witnessing?
Although the task of soul winning is given to the entire Church, there are basic conditions and qualifications to be fulfilled before getting involved. Only youths who are Genuinely saved and living a consistent Christian life can be effective soul-winners.
- CHRIST’S PASSION FOR SOUL-WINNING
Luke 10:1,2; Matthew 9:35-38; John 9:4: Luke 9:1-6; Matthew 10:1- 4; Acts 1:8
“After these things the Lord appointed other seventy Also, and sent them two and two before his face into every City and place, whither he himself would come” (Luke 10:1). The Jesus knows the value of a soul. He never took for granted the issue of soul winning. He passionately participated in evangelism and mobilized His disciples to do the same. Furthermore, he began by sending out the twelve disciples (Matthew 10:1-5) and, thereafter, the seventy.
Question 2: What can Christian youths learn from the pairing of the seventy disciples?
There are practical lessons we can learn from Christ’s Method of sending the seventy out two by two. He teaches us The principle of interdependence in the body of Christ. Nobody knows it all, and none can do it all alone. Pairing in evangelism encourages mentoring of younger believers. Two Or more soul-winners build a stronger team or an effective Outreach. The seventy went out in twos to carry out the same work so that they could all learn and solve problems together. Christ was also trying to instill the principle of co-existence, An atmosphere of love and understanding. Today, we can do What Christ did by encouraging, supporting and Complementing one another. Our pairing formula should be Brother to brother and sister to sister. “Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is Great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers Into his harvest” (Luke 10:2). The number of faithful Labourers is comparatively small. Therefore, it is the duty of every converted youth to pray earnestly and incessantly to The Lord of the harvest to increase the number of faithful Labourers.
- CHRIST COMMISSIONS THE SEVENTY
Luke 10:3-16; Matthew 10: 5-16; Mark 3: 13-15: 6:7-13; Acts 8:4
“Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among Wolves. Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way” (Luke10:3,4). Jesus armed the disciples against the difficulties, dangers and discouragements 1hey might meet in the course of their Ministry. He also cautioned them against time-wasting Jewish salutations. They were not to encumber themselves With loads of provisions as if they were going for a long voyage. They were to depend on God to provide their needs in the mission field. Furthermore, they were to be ambassadors of peace and to preach from house to house.
Question 3: What is the place of healing the sick in Gospel proclamation?
“And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you” (verse 9). Healing the sick is an important aspect of gospel Presentation. It is an avenue for penetrating the lives of people With the gospel. The manifestation of the power of God to heal The sick is evidence that He is able to provide solution to all Human problems. Youths involved in the gospel work should Not shy away from ministering to the sick and afflicted Through prayers of faith. Furthermore, believers should Remember Christ’s warning of the possibility of rejection of The gospel by some sinners. This should not discourage the Soul winner.
- CHRIST RECEIVES REPORT FROM THE SEVENTY
Luke 10:17-20:9:10; Mark 6:30; Acts 14: 27
“And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, Even the devils are subject unto us through thy name” (verse 17)
Question 4: What can Christian youths and youth Leaders learn from the report of the seventy disciples?
The seventy who were sent out returned to give a joyful report to the Lord. Their action is a demonstration of Scriptural stewardship and accountability. From the action Of the seventy, we learn the importance of giving report in the services of God to those who are over us. We are to submit regular and truthful reports on evangelism, follow up, home success fellowship, school outreach programmes, etc.; to our leaders “And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall From heaven. Behold, I give unto your power to tread on Serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you” (verses18,19). This underscores the enormous power of believers Who are involved in soul winning. Christian youths who ae Faithful soul winners have nothing to fear because Christ has promised them power and protection from the enemy. Members and ministers of the body of Christ, who go forth in His strength, will never lack His power and protection. Spirits are “Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the heaven” (verse 20). But rather rejoice, because your names The Lord told the disciples not to rejoice because evil spirits were subject to them, but because their names were written In heaven. The lesson here is that, what matters most is our salvation in Christ, not our exploits for Christ. Singing in the Choir, paying tithes regularly, involvement in the youth Prayer network, schools outreach, ushering and a host of Other activities; as good as they are, cannot be substituted for Genuine salvation. “In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast Hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast Revealed then unto babes: even so, Father; for so it Seemed good in thy sight” (verse 2 1).
Question 5: Why did Jesus offer the prayer of Thanksgiving to the Father?
Our Lord Jesus Christ thanked the Father for giving the Disciples the understanding of the essence of His coming to the world, their courage to go out, and their testimony of the power of His name over the devil. The same way Jesus will rejoice over every believing youths, who obey the call to soul-winning “And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen” (Matthew 28:18-20).
