In Mark 6, we read that Jesus sent out the Twelve.  In Luke's 10, we find 72.  Yet no matter how many disciples Jesus sends out on any given occasion, the outcome is the same.  How is it that they can go into the villages with nothing but walking sticks and the clothes on their backs and return with declarations of incredible spiritual victory. "Lord, even the demons submit themselves to us in your name" (Luke 10:17).

"The early church had no building, no money, and no political influence. And they turned the world upside-down"

J.D. Greear …