Luke 8:1-3
Those restored by Jesus join and support the proclamation of God’s kingdom.
1 Soon afterwards, he went about through cities and villages, preaching and bringing the good news of God’s Kingdom. With him were the twelve,
2 and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary who was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out;
3 and Joanna, the wife of Chuzas, Herod’s steward; Susanna; and many others; who served them from their possessions.
Those restored by Jesus join and support the proclamation of God’s kingdom.
Luke summarizes Jesus’ itinerant proclamation of the kingdom and identifies the Twelve and several women as participants in his ministry, showing that those healed and delivered by Christ become devoted supporters of his mission.
This section bridges the forgiveness narrative of Luke 7 with the Parable of the Sower. It highlights response to grace before teaching about soil receptivity.
After the table scene with the forgiven woman, Luke gives a ministry summary. Jesus travels from one town and village to another, proclaiming and announcing the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve are with him, and also women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases. Luke names Mary called Magdalene, Joanna the wife of Chuza, Susanna, and many others who support the ministry from their own resources.
The Word Heard, the Kingdom Revealed, and the Lord’s Authority Displayed
Jesus' word must be heard with persevering faith because the One who speaks the kingdom also rules over storms, demons, disease, impurity, and death.