The Lord Appointed Other Seventy Also

Luke 10:1–24. “The Lord Appointed Other Seventy Also”

1. Review Luke 10:1–24. Based on these verses, write a summary of the Lord’s counsel and instructions He gave the seventy.

They were to go to every city and place, two by two, that the Lord himself would go. They were to carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes. They were to say “peace be unto this house” to the houses they went into. If the spirit was there, they would know it, if not it will come back to them. If they were received, they should eat the things placed before them. They should also heal the sick. If they weren’t received in that city, they were to dust off their feet. Those that hear the seventy, hear Him. They have power over Satan. Their names are written in heaven because of their faithful service. They were blessed to see and hear the things that they have; many wish they had that same opportunity.

2. Articles of Faith 1:6 states, “We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church.” Using the principles taught from Luke 10:1–2, 8–9, 17–20, write a paragraph that supports this Article of Faith.

The church is established today the same as it was when Christ was on the earth. The Seventy are ordained and still sent out, “as traveling minters”, to all the world to testify and help in the harvest. They use their priesthood today to heal the sick and call others unto repentance, warning them to do so soon. They also have power over Satan and are blessed for their faithful service.

3. Go to the Church’s scripture website and read the topic of “Seventy” in the Guide to the Scriptures. Describe in one or two sentences how the scriptures show the existence of this office in the priesthood.

The Seventy were mentioned in Luke 10, with more specific details found in Doctrine & Covenants 107. Their role is to testify, as special witnesses, to all the world; building up the Church and regulating the affairs in all nations.