1. Authority over evil spirits (6b-7)

Jesus sent his twelve disciples on an evangelistic journey. It was part of their training to be apostles. He gave them power to conquer the rule of Satan in the lives of men; he gave them the authority to drive out evil spirits.

2. Take nothing for the journey (8-11)

They were to depend on God for all their material needs. When they entered a village, they were not to shop around for a better place to stay, but remain and bless the house that first received them.

3. They preached that men should repent (12-13)

They healed the sick and drove out demons. But the main work of their mission was to call people to repentance. Each person must repent of sin if he is to welcome Jesus the Savior into his life.

Application: Lord, though I live in a godless society, help me to be Jesus' disciple and to learn from him how to be a disciple-maker. Give me repentance and courage to preach repentance and forgiveness.
One Word: Make disciples for Jesus