The Sending of the Twelve (Luke 9:1-6) — A Sermon by R.C. Sproul
Summary
This sermon focuses on Jesus empowering his disciples as apostles, marking a transition in his ministry. Examining Luke 9:1-9, it highlights the distinction between a disciple and an apostle, emphasizing that apostles are sent with the authority of Christ. The practical takeaway is that rejecting the apostles is equivalent to rejecting Jesus himself, as their authority stems directly from him.