PREPARING FOR THE SERMON
November 10, 2024
Matthew 10:1-11:1
Context:
After Jesus instructed His disciples to pray for workers to be sent out, He sends out the twelve. Chapter 10 begins with Jesus giving His disciples authority. He proceeds to give instructions and lessons pertaining to their serving and acting on His behalf. Chapter 11 begins with “Jesus finished giving instructions.” The entire chapter is a compact unit.
Within the pericope, the content relays expectations (both positive and negative) the disciples were to expect in their mission.
Structure:
10:1 – Jesus gave them authority
10:2-4 – the names of the twelve
10:5-15 – Jesus sent them out
10:16-23 – it is the Spirit of your Father who is speaking
10:24-25 – if they have (to Me), how more will they (to you)
10:26-31 – so do not fear
10:32-33 – everyone who confesses Me, I will confess
10:34-39 – the one who has lost his life on My account will find it
10:40-42 – the one who receives you receives Me
11:1 – Jesus went on from there to preach and teach
Key Ideas: ministry, mission, discipleship, authority
Some things to think about: