Luke 10:13-11:13 The greatness of our privileges in Christ

The greatness of our privileges in Christ:

Assuming this passage is for all believers, we have been given authority to overcome all the power of the enemy, nothing will harm us, we get the privilege of our names being written in heaven, God has revealed these things to us, in particular, revealing Himself, which many have wanted to see and it has not been revealed to them.

10v21-22
Jesus' joy comes from the Holy Spirit.  His relationship with Him makes Him joyful.

The Father's method of working is 'simple'.  For those who are 'wise', things are hidden, but those who are children have had things revealed.  All of this is done for God's good pleasure.

Jesus' relationship with the Father is close, personal and intimate.  They work together in tandem.

10:27  The expert in the law summarises the law.  His summary is adequate, but not enough - it is not enough to simply know the law, but rather it must be lived.

Jesus applies it specifically so that the man cannot misinterpret it.  My neighbours are the ones I despise or have little or no time for.  Jesus calls me to go, do likewise and show mercy to those people.  Mercy is at the centre of 'inheriting' eternal life.

10:38-42  Mary was sat at the feet of Jesus, listening to what He said.  Jesus considered this more important than all the preparations that had to be made.  Jesus clarifies this for both Mary & Martha, reminding them what is needed, better and cannot be taken away.

BC? I need to ask myself what is 'needed, better & cannot be taken away' and focus on those.

11:2-4  The 'iron rations' of prayer:

Approaching the Father reverently and personally
Glorifying the Father
Desiring His Kingdom to come
Requesting God to give His good gifts on a daily basis
Submitting to God for His forgiveness, whilst also forgiving those who sin against us
Asking for God's help in avoiding being led into temptation

11:5-13  The attitude to prayer

The attitude that is commended is boldness.
We can similarly ask God boldly to give us His Holy Spirit and He will, because we as evil people know how to give good gifts, God who is only good, will give much more!