Why is it important to share Jesus' works, as seen in Luke 7:17? Setting the Scene in Luke 7:17 “ And the news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and all the surrounding region.” The Holy Spirit highlights a chain reaction: Jesus raises the widow’s son in Nain (Luke 7:11-16), awe grips the crowd, and the report radiates outward. What began in one small village cascades across an entire nation. Why Sharing Jesus’ Works Matters • Jesus’ identity is declared. Miracles certify Him as “ the Christ, the Son of the living God ” (Matthew 16:16). • Faith is sparked in listeners. “ Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ ” (Romans 10:17). • God receives the glory. As in Nain, “ God has visited His people ” (Luke 7:16), so spreading the story turns hearts upward. • The lost gain the gospel. “ How can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? ” (Romans 10:14). • Obedience to Christ is fulfilled. “ You will be My witnesses … to the ends of the earth ” (Acts 1:8). • Hope multiplies in suffering saints. Testimonies of Jesus’ power steady believers under trial (Revelation 12:11). • The pattern of redeemed voices continues. “ Let the redeemed of the LORD say so ” (Psalm 107:2). What Happens When We Share His Works 1. Hearts open to salvation—miracle accounts soften skepticism. 2. Communities see living proof of God’s compassion. 3. Cultural conversations shift from despair to divine possibility. 4. Spiritual opposition is exposed and defeated by truth (2 Corinthians 10:4-5). 5. The church grows in unity around Christ’s supremacy (Ephesians 4:15-16). 6. Personal joy deepens; proclaimers relive God’s mercy (Mark 5:19). Practical Ways to Keep Spreading the News Today • Retell Scripture’s historical miracles with confidence in their literal truth. • Share personal testimonies, anchoring them to passages such as Luke 7. • Use everyday platforms—meals, work breaks, social media—to exalt Jesus’ deeds. • Distribute Bibles and literature that spotlight Christ’s works. • Support missions that carry the same report “ to the ends of the earth ” (Acts 1:8). • Live visibly transformed lives, ready to “ give a defense ” for your hope (1 Peter 3:15). |
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