Luke 10:11

Key Reflection

When Jesus' disciples encounter a city that does not welcome them in Luke 10:11, they are instructed to respond by going into the streets and declaring their rejection. This action would have been significant for the original audience as it mimicked the public nature of ancient Jewish religious practices, where announcements were often made in public spaces to ensure everyone was aware of communal decisions or judgments. By making such a declaration in the city's thoroughfares, Jesus' disciples would effectively broadcast the community’s lack of hospitality and perhaps invite further reflection on the importance of receiving them as representatives of God's message.