Bible studies discussion from Be Inspired whatsapp group.

Bible studies from Be Inspired whatsapp group.

Luke 9:1-17 KJV
Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece. And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart. And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them. And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where. Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead; And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again. And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him. And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida. And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing. And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place. But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more but five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy meat for all this people. For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company. And they did so, and made them all sit down. Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude. And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets.

To the bible passage illustration, it goes along with Mark 16:15, which says go ur to the world n preach the Gospel....... I believe our mandate as a believer after been saves is to go out there n save souls for the who had called us out of darkness into the light.. May we all see this as a mandatory assignment/commission in Jesus Name.. Amen! By Bro Femi

Contribution to Bible study  Luke 9;1-17
To work for God primarily He must have called us. We did not call ourself and when He called us He gave us power over everything, forces of darkness, diseases and so on so we can perform the way He wants us to. As a believer we have divine power embedded within us and we should use it as God expects us to. There is no excuse that I am too young or old with the assignment God has given to us.
God has sent us to preach heal "taking nothing for it". Salvation was given to us free even though Jesus paid the price therefore preaching to someone or praying for someone who later gets their healing we shouldn't start charging them like its some pay as you go service. Having said that when people bless you materially or financially you can accept but don't make it a priority.
Also  preaching the word or healing the  sick should start from our home front it's useless if we don't allow such charity to begin at home.
The assignment God has given us is in line with our ultimate purpose in life so we shouldn't be reluctant or start questioning God's authority.

When we reach out to people to share the goodnews we shouldn't impose it on them or force it on them so to say. If you witness to someone and they refuse to heed to it you don't have the right to keep shoving it at their face remember it's the Holy Spirit that can make that change you are just an instrument.
With the bit of Herod I liken it to laws governing the world now some countries do not encourage evangelism or anything to do with Jesus but that shouldn't stop us. Whatever we do let us inquire of God and let Him lead us. Because you leave in UK od USA don't be intimidated by the laws of the land therefore leaving the unsaved souls to perish. You must fulfill your Heavenly father's wish.
Also we must have clear understanding that the journey is not going to be smooth, trials persecution and mockery will come as a result of our faith. It can even come from your loved ones but your goal is populating Heaven so you must be focused and ask for grace to carry on in Jesus name amen.
When people we witness to experience the power of God they too will witness to others. We must also know that God is Jehovah Jireh the only one who provides divinely and never lack so when we are in lack we need to believe and put our faith to work this is the case of the fish and loaves of bread that fed the multitude.  Jeaus could have done what the disciples suggested but he asked them what they have and from that little He fed multitudes. So even the least thing can be the channel of abundance to us and others.
We must always remember that our help is from above not from men even if men help us it is the doing of the Lord. He knows about it.

I hope my detailed contribution is explanatory enough. I pray that God will give us better insight into His word. The Holy Spirit will lead us right. We will fulfill purpose, the grace, wisdom and compassion needed to do His work according to His will God will grant us in Jesus name amen.
All trials or lack that is propmting us to look back or quit God will sought us out and give us victory in Jesus name amen.
Let us run this race depending on God for everything.
It is well in Jesus name amen. By Sis Leah

Hmmm, I definitely agree with your point sis Leah..amen to the prayer.

I had a discussion with some of my friends last night and it was an opening for me (as a young person in this generation). We all have so much to do as Christians. God has given some much power and authority to demonstrate to the world that we are Christians but are we showing the world...no?? Intact the people in the church and the people in world have no difference. This is not the original plan of God (Jesus) for us.

Like sis Leah said, it is our responsibility to know the ministry God has called us to be. Whenever, which ministry God called us to...we are rest assured that we have all the backings for it. So like the disciples...Jesus gave them that assurance that all the resources we needed is supplied to us. Imagine 5loaves of bread and 2 fishes feeding thousands. This is an assurance that of the bible says in Matthew 6:33 (when u seek his kingdom/do what he has called you to/ preach his word) then all your needs and needs in that ministry will be met.

Bottomline: when we yield to God (preach, heal, raise the dead) our needs will met. The needs even in that ministry will be met and we will be a blessing to people...when we bless/meet their needs, they get drawn to God (the supplier of their needs)

May we always be ready and available for the master's use in Jesus name (amen) by Sis Iyin.