Fireworks. Parades. Backyard Parties. That’s how we celebrate the 4th of July. In a similar spirit, the disciples in Luke 10 rejoice in their success: “Lord, in your name even the demons submit to us!” (Luke 10:17). This stands in stark contrast to the rejection they experienced in a Samaritan village (Luke 9:51–62). What does the story of the Sending of the Seventy reveal about our human longing for power and recognition—and our aversion to rejection and humiliation? Join us as we explore this story and discover our calling to faithful service, even in the face of rejection.