Passage: Luke 8:1-3
Title: Things That Were Part of Sharing the Gospel (And Things That Shouldn’t Be)
Jesus went around sharing the Good News about God’s kingdom. But Luke didn’t just copy what Jesus said. He wrote his Gospel with his own understanding, led by God.
We should think, “What did God want to tell us through Luke?” If we read the passage with that in mind, we may notice something deeper.
Sometimes, people say things even when no one asked them. That usually means it’s something really important to them. Luke included this short story for a reason.
Luke tells us that Jesus went around with His 12 disciples. But what’s interesting is that he also talks about women who were there too. He even says their names. Back then, that was very unusual. It shows something important.
The story of Jesus and what Luke wrote are the same in message, but they feel a little different. Luke didn’t just focus on what Jesus said—he also wrote about what was happening around Jesus.
Through these small details, we learn more about the kingdom of God. Let’s look at three important things:
- No Regional Discrimination in God’s Work
Verse 1 says Jesus went to “every town and village.” Towns were big cities, like Los Angeles or New York today. Villages were small and poor.
But the word “everywhere” shows that Jesus went to all places—rich or poor. He didn’t skip any place. That’s different from how people usually act. Back then, rich areas got more attention and help, and poor areas were often ignored.
Jesus came from Nazareth, a poor place. People thought nothing good could come from there (see John 1:45-46). But Jesus didn’t care about those thoughts. He went to every place equally. That’s what Luke wants us to see: there is no favoritism in the Gospel.
- No Gender Discrimination in Sharing the Gospel
Who helped Jesus spread the Gospel? It wasn’t just Jesus and the 12 men. There were women too. They helped by giving money and support.
Jesus didn’t even have a place to sleep. His disciples gave up their homes to follow Him. The women gave what they had to help.
Luke makes sure to mention them. He lists their names. And he even writes more about the women than the 12 disciples in this passage. That’s on purpose—it’s important.
Back then, women were not respected in the same way. But God saw their service and wanted it remembered.
Luke wrote this after Jesus had gone back to heaven. He had time to think and realize what was truly important. One thing he noticed: women were a big part of the Gospel story. That should not be forgotten.
Even today, we still live in a world that often gives more power to men. But the Gospel says: no. In God’s kingdom, both men and women matter.
- No Class Discrimination in the Gospel
Even among women, there were rich and poor. But Luke shows that all kinds of women followed Jesus.
One woman was Joanna, the wife of Chuza. Chuza worked for King Herod, so she was rich and important. But she followed Jesus.
Another was Mary Magdalene. She had a difficult past. But she was a leader among the women.
They were from different backgrounds, but they all served Jesus. This shows us: in God’s work, your social class doesn’t matter.
What About Us Today?
We say we believe in Jesus, but do we live like He did? Sometimes, we still have jealousy, selfishness, or pride—even in the church. That’s not the Gospel.
Some people act like they follow God, but only care about money or power. That’s not real faith. We need to check our hearts and repent.
Even churches sometimes make mistakes. Some fight against fairness and justice. Some become like the Pharisees, focusing too much on rules and not enough on love.
But Jesus wants something different. The Gospel is for everyone—no matter where you’re from, if you’re rich or poor, a man or woman.
Remember Galatians 3:28-29:
“There is neither Jew nor Gentile, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”
If you belong to Jesus, you are part of God’s family and His promise.
Amen.
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