Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
De 70 som Jesus hadde sendt ut, kom glade tilbake og sa: «Herre, til og med demonene adlød oss når vi brukte Ditt navn.» Da svarte Jesus dem: «Ja, Jeg så Satan falle ned fra Himmelen som et lyn. Jeg gir dere all makt og autoritet over fienden. Dere skal kunne trå på slanger og skorpioner, og ingenting skal noensinne skade dere. Men ikke gled dere så stort over at demonene adlyder dere. Gled dere heller over at deres navn er skrevet opp i Himmelen.»
What Does This Mean?
In this verse from Luke's Gospel, the seventy disciples return to Jesus after a mission and express joy because they found that even demons were subject to them through Jesus' name. This shows their success in using Jesus’ authority.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a special key that opens any door. The seventy friends of Jesus had something like this—they used Jesus' name, which was like a magic word, and bad spirits obeyed them because they believed in Jesus!
Historical Background
The Gospel of Luke was written by Luke, a physician and companion of Paul, around 60-80 AD. This verse is part of the accounts where Jesus sends out seventy disciples to preach and heal, reflecting the cultural belief that evil spirits could be subdued through divine power.
Living It Out Today
In today's context, this can mean trusting in God’s name for guidance and protection against life's challenges. For instance, when facing difficulties at work or school, remembering that we are guided by a higher authority can empower us to face any obstacle with confidence.
Topics
faithauthoritymissiondemonstration of powertrust in Godspiritual warfare