Daily Devotions
My Song In The Night (Gospel of Luke)
我夜间的歌曲《路加福音》
Text: Luke 10: 4
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS II
“Carry neither money bag, knapsack, nor sandals; and greet no one along the road.”
Luke 10:4
1. This sounds like a strange word of instruction.
2. What did the Lord Jesus mean when He gave this instruction?
3. The Lessons to be learned:
a. They are sent as Disciples of the Lord Jesus.
b. They must not lose their Focus.
c. They are going to preach to the people.
d. They are also going to tell them that the Lord Jesus was coming soon.
4. Potential problems avoided:
a. Don’t carry a money bag.
i. This would prevent any distraction.
ii. Some may be tempted to purchase souvenirs.
iii. Or even to buy snacks along the way.
b. Don’t carry a knapsack.
i. They are on a Mission.
ii. They must not carry lots of things with them.
iii. Nor collect things on the trip.
c. Nor sandals.
i. They were already wearing sandals.
ii. They would not need to bring extra sandals.
iii. Once again, this is to prevent any possible distraction to their work
d. Greeting no one.
i. This is to be understood in the cultural context of the day.
ii. Jewish greetings can be a long-drawn thing.
iii. The exchange of “gossip” would then be prevented.
经文：路加福音 10：4
具体的指示（二）
“不要带钱囊，不要带口袋，不要带鞋，在路上也不要问人的安。”
《路加福音 10：4》