Question

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Jesus Sends out the Twelve

Matthew 10:5-15

Key Verse: 10:6, 7

 

1. Read verses 5-6. What limits did Jesus set the apostles for their mission trip? Why?  What does this tell us about the way of God’s work?

 

2. Read verses 7-8. What message were they to proclaim? How does this mission resemble Jesus’ ministry? (Mt 1:17; 4:23; 9:35)?

 

3. Read verses 9-10. Why were they not to take money or extra clothes? What does it mean that the "worker is worth his keep?" (10b) What does it mean to "freely give and freely receive?" (8b) What should be a disciple's attitude toward material things?

 

4. Read verse 11-14. What should be their initial strategy in each town? How can they find a worthy person and a home deserving of God's blessing? Why should they stay in one house? What is God's blessing?

 

5. What should be done about a person, a home or a town that does not welcome Jesus' disciple? Why is it a serious mistake to reject the disciple/apostle whom God has sent? (15, 40)

 

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Attachment

• Mt10_5-15q-revised.doc

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