Luke 10:1-17 - The Return of the Seventy-Two

* In this passage, the seventy-two talmidim (disciples) return from their mission, joyous over their ability to cast out demons in Yahusha's (Jesus') name. Yahusha reminds them that their joy should not come from their authority over demons, but from their names being written in the shamayim (heavens). He acknowledges their success and speaks of witnessing Satan fall like lightning from heaven, symbolizing the defeat of evil. Yahusha tells them he has given them authority over the enemy and that nothing will harm them. The talmidim are encouraged, and Yahusha rejoices in the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit), thanking the Father for revealing these truths to the simple-hearted rather than the wise and learned.