READING THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2023
Jesus commissions seventy-two of His followers for a unique mission. They are sent into towns and villages, preparing people for Jesus' ministry. Those who accept the message will be blessed; those who reject it will be left behind. The disciples return celebrating what they have seen and accomplished. The section on prayer can be divided into three short teachings. In Luke 11, Jesus agrees to the disciples' request to teach them how to pray by presenting what is often called call "The Lord's Prayer." The words reveal that we are dependent on God for the smallest things, both physical and spiritual.