What does the Bible say about the Seventy being sent out?

In Luke 10:1-12, Jesus commissions seventy individuals to go out two by two into towns and cities where he was about to visit. This sending serves as a precursor to Christ’s own ministry, preparing the hearts of the people for the gospel. The task they were given is similar to that of John the Baptist, who also prepared the way for the Lord. This passage indicates that ministry involves active preparation for God's work and highlights the critical role preachers and evangelists play in spreading the gospel.