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The Ministry of the Twelve
1Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases.2AndHe sent them outto proclaimthekingdomof Godandto healthesick.3“Take nothing for the journey,” He told them, “no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no second tunic.…

Treasury of Scripture

And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.

Luke 10:1,9,11
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 16:16
The law and the prophetswere until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.

Matthew 3:2
And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

AilingCureForthHealHealingIllKingdomPerformPreachPreachersProclaimReignSickAilingCureForthHealHealingIllKingdomPerformPreachPreachersProclaimReignSick1.Jesus sends his apostles to work miracles, and to preach.
7.Herod desires to see Jesus.
10.The apostles return.
12.Jesus feeds five thousand;
18.inquires what opinion the world had of him; foretells his passion;
23.proposes to all the pattern of his patience.
28.The transfiguration.
37.He heals the lunatic;
43.again forewarns his disciples of his passion;
46.commends humility;
51.bids them to show mildness toward all, without desire of revenge.
57.Many would follow him, but upon conditions.

And He sent them out
This phrase indicates Jesus' commissioning of the twelve apostles, a significant moment in His ministry. The act of sending reflects the authority Jesus has over His disciples, as well as His trust in them to carry out His mission. This mirrors the Old Testament practice where prophets and leaders were sent by God to deliver His messages (e.g., Moses inExodus 3:10). The sending also prefigures the Great Commission inMatthew 28:19-20, where Jesus commands His followers to make disciples of all nations.

to proclaim the kingdom of God
The proclamation of the kingdom of God is central to Jesus' teaching and mission. This phrase emphasizes the message that the apostles were to deliver: the arrival of God's reign through Jesus Christ. The kingdom of God is a theme that runs throughout the Gospels, signifying God's sovereign rule and the fulfillment of His promises. In the Jewish context, this would have been understood as the long-awaited restoration of Israel and the establishment of God's rule on earth. The apostles' proclamation aligns with the prophetic announcements found inIsaiah 52:7 andDaniel 2:44, which speak of God's kingdom being established.

and to heal the sick
Healing the sick was a tangible demonstration of the kingdom of God breaking into the world. It served as a sign of Jesus' messianic identity and the restoration that comes with God's kingdom. The act of healing is consistent with Old Testament prophecies, such asIsaiah 35:5-6, which describe the coming of the Messiah as a time of miraculous healing. This also reflects Jesus' compassion and concern for physical and spiritual well-being, as seen in His own healing ministry (e.g.,Matthew 4:23). The apostles' ability to heal was a direct empowerment from Jesus, showcasing the authority He bestowed upon them.

1.Jesus Christ
The central figure of the New Testament, who is sending out His disciples with a mission. He is the Son of God, the Messiah, and the teacher of the disciples.

2.The Twelve Disciples
The group of men chosen by Jesus to follow Him closely, learn from His teachings, and carry out His mission. In this context, they are being sent out to preach and heal.

3.The Kingdom of God
A central theme in Jesus' teaching, referring to God's sovereign rule and reign, both in the present spiritual sense and in the future physical sense.

4.The Sick
Those who are physically or spiritually unwell, whom the disciples are empowered to heal as a sign of the coming kingdom.

5.The Mission
The event of sending out the disciples to preach and heal, marking a significant step in the expansion of Jesus' ministry.The Authority of Jesus
Jesus has the authority to send and empower His followers. As believers, we are called to recognize His authority in our lives and submit to His mission.

Proclaiming the Kingdom
The primary mission of the disciples was to proclaim the kingdom of God. Today, believers are called to share the gospel and the hope of God's kingdom with others.

Healing as a Sign
Healing was a sign of the kingdom's presence and power. While physical healing is not always guaranteed, spiritual healing and restoration are central to the gospel message.

Dependence on God
The disciples were sent out with minimal provisions, teaching us to rely on God's provision and guidance in our mission.

The Urgency of the Mission
The sending of the disciples underscores the urgency of spreading the gospel. Believers are encouraged to be active and intentional in their witness.1.What is the meaning of Luke 9:2?

2.How can we "proclaim the kingdom of God" in our daily lives today?

3.What does Luke 9:2 teach about the importance of healing in ministry?

4.How does Luke 9:2 connect with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20?

5.In what ways can we support those called to "proclaim the kingdom"?

6.How can we apply the principles of Luke 9:2 in our community outreach?

7.What does "proclaim the kingdom of God" mean in Luke 9:2?

8.How does Luke 9:2 define the mission of Jesus' disciples?

9.Why is healing emphasized alongside preaching in Luke 9:2?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 9?

11.What did Jesus mean by 'workers are few'?

12.How did Jesus interact with women?

13.What does IHS mean?

14.What defines the Vineyard Movement?And He sent them out

Jesus physically commissioned the Twelve, giving them real authority and responsibility.Matthew 10:5–8 shows a parallel moment where He “sent out” the disciples with specific directives, confirming that this was not symbolic but an actual mission.Mark 6:7 adds that He sent them “two by two,” underscoring teamwork and accountability.John 20:21 later echoes the same pattern—“As the Father has sent Me, I also send you”—revealing a continuing chain of divine commissioning that stretches from the first disciples all the way to us.Acts 1:8 promises the empowering of the Spirit for this sending, assuring believers that Jesus never commands without equipping.

• Real people were dispatched to real places.

• The authority came directly from Jesus, the King.

• Today’s church still lives under this same sending mandate.

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to proclaim the kingdom of God

The heart of the mission is proclamation—an open, verbal declaration that God’s reign has arrived in Christ.Luke 4:43 records Jesus saying, “I must preach the kingdom of God … for this is why I was sent,” making the disciples’ message identical to their Master’s.Matthew 4:17 also captures Jesus’ inaugural sermon: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”Romans 14:17 clarifies that the kingdom is “righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit,” while1 Corinthians 4:20 reminds us that it “is not a matter of talk but of power.”Acts 28:31 portrays Paul, years later, still “proclaiming the kingdom of God … with all boldness,” showing the unbroken consistency of the gospel message.

• The kingdom centers on God’s rule through Christ—already present, yet still advancing.

• Proclamation involves words; silent witness alone is never enough.

• Listeners are summoned to repent, believe, and enter this kingdom.

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and to heal the sick

Jesus coupled word with deed.Matthew 10:1 notes He gave the Twelve “authority over unclean spirits, and to heal every disease and sickness,” a direct transfer of His own miraculous power.Mark 16:20 describes the apostles going out, “the Lord working with them and confirming the word by the signs that accompanied it.”Acts 3:6–8 illustrates this vividly when Peter commands a lame man to walk “in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth,” resulting in instant healing that draws a crowd to hear the gospel.James 5:14-15 instructs the church to pray for the sick, expecting God to act, demonstrating that compassionate healing ministry continues after the apostolic era.

• Physical healing validated the truth of the kingdom message.

• Miracles embodied God’s compassion, revealing His heart for broken people.

• While God is sovereign in when and how He heals, believers are still urged to pray and serve the hurting with expectancy.

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summary

Luke 9:2 presents a three-fold pattern: Jesus sends, disciples proclaim, God confirms with healing. The verse highlights divine authority, a clear gospel centered on God’s reign, and tangible acts of mercy that authenticate the message. The church today inherits the same call—to go, to speak, and to serve—trusting the Lord who still empowers His people for both word and deed.

Verse 2. -And to heal the sick. St. Mark (Mark 6:13), in his brief notice of this mission of the twelve, mentions the special instrument of their power over sickness - thetwelve anointed the sick with oil, and healed them. It is probable that the early Christian custom alluded to by St. James (James 5:14), of anointing the sick with oil, arose from our Lord's direction to his apostles on the occasion of this mission. The practice was continued, or possibly was revived, long after the original power connected with it had ceased to exist. It still survives in the Roman Catholic Church in the sacrament of extreme unction, which, singularly enough, is administered when all hope of the patient's recovery from the sickness is over. Anointing the sick with oil was a favourite practice among the ancient Jews (seeIsaiah 1:6 andLuke 10:34). It was to be used by the twelve as an ordinary medicine, possessing, however, in their hands an extraordinary effect, and was to be, during this mission, the visible medium through which the Divine influence and power to heal took effect. We never read of Jesus inhis miracles using oil; his usual practice seems to have been simply to have used words. At times he touched the sufferer; on one occasion only we read how he mixed some clay with which he anointed the sightless eyes.

Parallel Commentaries ...


And
καὶ(kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.

He sent them out
ἀπέστειλεν(apesteilen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 649:From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively.

to proclaim
κηρύσσειν(kēryssein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 2784:To proclaim, herald, preach. Of uncertain affinity; to herald, especially divine truth.

the
τὴν(tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

kingdom
βασιλείαν(basileian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 932:From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.

of God
Θεοῦ(Theou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316:A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

and
καὶ(kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.

to heal
ἰᾶσθαι(iasthai)
Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive
Strong's 2390:To heal, generally of the physical, sometimes of spiritual, disease. Middle voice of apparently a primary verb; to cure.

the
τοὺς(tous)
Article - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

sick.
ἀσθενεῖς(astheneis)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 772:(lit: not strong), (a) weak (physically, or morally), (b) infirm, sick. Strengthless.


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