1. Why has Luke included this section in his Gospel?
i. Jesus commissions 12 to proclaim the kingdom (1-6)
ii. The only response Luke shares – is confused (7-9)
iii. And on their return the 12 appear no wiser (10-14)
iv. Jesus shows yet another sign of his kingdom (15-17)
2. He does miracles along the way
..8:22-25 – restoring order in nature
..8:26-39 – restoring an exiled Gentile
..8:43-48 – restoring an excluded woman
..8:40-42, 49-56 – restoring life in a place of death
3. Jesus’ miracles give a taste of the Kingdom of God which he proclaims
4. Do you have ears to hear the message of the Kingdom of God? (8:8b)