From the 3rd Passover to the start of the final week 1 study
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From the 3rd Passover to the start of the final week
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PER221
The return of the 70 disciples
The return of the seventy disciples (Luke 10.17-24) illustrates their amazement after their mission. Jesus refocuses them on what is essential: rejoicing that their names are written in heaven. He proclaims divine sovereignty in revelation, granted to the humble rather than to the wise. The declaration of verse 22 affirms the unique intimacy of the Father and the Son, making Jesus the only mediator of divine knowledge. Luke thus underlines the continuity of the gospel work.
Luke 10.20 (King James Version) :Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
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PDA017
Without me you can do nothing
The article explores John 15.5, stressing that Christians must depend on Jesus the Messiah in order to bear spiritual fruit. Even though achievements may occur without faith, it is by living connected to Jesus that the disciple accomplishes meaningful things.
Acts 17.28 (King James Version) :For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org