Signs and Destinations Luke 10:8-20

<p>Introduction:  The purpose of signs</p><p>            Show direction, help us arrive at the correct location</p><p>            They are not the destination.  You do not stand and stare at signs, but you are grateful for them!</p><p>            In Mark 16:17 it says, these signs will follow those who believe: like the wake of a boat.  But the wake is not the destination of the boat!  Ferry to Southport and the birds!</p><p> </p><p>Read Text</p><p> </p><p>Who is being sent?</p><ol><li>not those with degrees, power, influence, riches, or fame, but but those who spent time spent getting to know Jesus</li><li>35 Teams to 35 places Jesus is coming to</li></ol><p>The instructions for being sent: </p><ol><li>Time is of the essence to reach these areas, they are on their way to Jerusalem</li><li>Abide by customs, go where invited</li><li>Give peace, and stay there</li><li>Trust me for your provisions</li><li>Heal the sick</li><li>Announce the arrival of the King</li><li>Leave the Preparation and the Results up to God</li></ol><p>The Results of being sent, especially if not received</p><ol><li>The Woes and the Judgement (hades and hell as opposed to heaven – all as a different dimension in eternity)</li><li>The Signs are intended to lead to REPENTANCE!!!</li><li>More bearable for ignorant foreigners than for those who ignored the signs!</li><li>Being granted authority – amazing authority!</li><li>Question to them and us, do we believe that?</li></ol><p>The Return of the 70</p><ol><li>Rejoicing over the defeat of the enemy – giving Jesus the credit by using his name, but at the same time risking pride in the doing of the signs.</li><li>No shaking the dust off, but the results of preparing the way for Jesus was successful!</li><li>The power of defeating Satan, and the removal of all fear, both actual and metaphorical (Paul and the snake) more like the snake description in the Garden</li><li>The object of rejoicing is in the destination, and not in the signs!</li></ol><p>Conclusion</p><ol><li>The clarity of the proclamatio