An Evaluation of Jesus’ Ministry
Luke 8:1-3
1. A geographical evaluation of Jesus’ ministry
1 Soon afterward he went on through cities and villages . . . Luke 8:1 (ESV)
2 Now the Jews’ Feast of Booths was at hand. 3 So his brothers said to him, “Leave here and go to Judea, that your disciples also may see the works you are doing. 4 For no one works in secret if he seeks to be known openly. If you do these things, show yourself to the world.” 5 For not even his brothers believed in him. John 7:2-5 (ESV)
2. A theological evaluation of Jesus’ ministry
1 . . . proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God . . ., Luke 8:1 (ESV)
15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” Mark 1:15 (ESV)
3. A discipleship evaluation of Jesus’ ministry
1 . . . And the twelve were with him, Luke 8:1 (ESV)
2 and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. 2 Timothy 2:2 (ESV)
4. A social evaluation of Jesus’ ministry
2 and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, 3 and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod’s household manager, and Susanna, and many others . . . Luke 8:2-3 (ESV)
5. A material evaluation of Jesus’ ministry
3 . . . who provided for them out of their means. Luke 8:3 (ESV)
14 In the same way, the Lord commanded that those who proclaim the gospel should get their living by the gospel. 1 Corinthians 9:14 (ESV)
6 Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with the one who teaches. Galatians 6:6 (ESV)