How should Luke 10:22 influence our approach to sharing the Gospel? The Setting of Luke 10:22 “All things have been entrusted to Me by My Father. No one knows who the Son is except the Father, and no one knows who the Father is except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.” (Luke 10:22) Key Truths in the Verse • Total authority: “All things have been entrusted to Me.” • Exclusive knowledge: Only the Father fully knows the Son, and only the Son fully knows the Father. • Sovereign revelation: The Father is known only by “those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.” Implications for Sharing the Gospel • Christ is the gatekeeper of revelation (John 14:6; Acts 4:12). We point people to Him, not merely to religion, morality, or a set of ideas. • Confidence rests in His authority, not our eloquence (1 Corinthians 2:1-5). • Humility: Salvation is a miracle of revelation, not persuasion (2 Corinthians 4:6). • Urgency: Outside of Christ people remain blind to the Father; therefore, we dare not dilute the exclusivity of Jesus. • Dependence on prayer: Since only Jesus opens eyes, evangelism must be bathed in intercession (Ephesians 6:18-20). Practical Steps for Everyday Witness 1. Begin with worship: Acknowledge Christ’s supreme authority before any conversation. 2. Share Scripture openly: Let the words of Jesus speak for themselves (Hebrews 4:12). 3. Tell His story: Center testimonies on who Jesus is and what He has done, rather than on personal improvement tips. 4. Invite response: Call listeners to come to the Son, knowing He alone reveals the Father (Matthew 11:28-30). 5. Trust the outcome: Whether the hearer accepts or rejects, rest in the Son’s sovereign work (John 6:37-39). Encouragement for the Messenger • You carry the greatest news under the authority of the One who owns “all things.” • Your task is proclamation; His task is revelation. • Every time the Gospel is shared, the Lord of heaven is at work unveiling the Father to hearts. |
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