Matthew 10-11

Scripture – Matthew 10-11

Observation – 

• Matthew 10:1-15 - Twelve disciples chosen and commissioned
• Matthew 10:1-4 - The twelve disciples are listed.
• Matthew 10:5-6 - Where they are to go: to the Jewish only
• Matthew 10:7-8a - What they are to do: go out preaching and healing
• Matthew 10:8b-15- How they were to provide for themselves
• Matthew 10:16-42 - Jesus prepares the disciples for persecution.
• Matthew 10:16-18 - Persecution will come
• Matthew 10:19-20 - God will defend and speak for the disciples who are persecuted before rulers
• Matthew 10:21-23 - The extent of persecution: even among families.
• Matthew 10:24-25 - Why Jesus' disciples must expect persecution
• Matthew 10:26-31 - They should not fear but be bold
• Matthew 10:32-39 - The attitude Jesus’ disciples must be equipped with.
• Matthew 10:40-42 - The reward to those who receive the disciples of Jesus
• Matthew 11:1-19 - Jesus and John the Baptist
• Matthew 11:1-3 - John the Baptist's disciples ask Jesus if He is the Messiah
• Matthew 11:4-6 - Jesus' response: Tell John that the prophecy is being revealed
• Matthew 11:7-15 - Jesus speaks about John
• Matthew 11:16-19 - Jesus rebukes those who refuse to be pleased by John or Jesus
• Matthew 11:20-30 - The condemned and accepted
• Matthew 11:20-24 - Jesus rebukes the cities that did not repent
• Matthew 11:25-27 - Jesus praises those who do receive His message.
• Matthew 11:28-30 - Jesus' invitation

Application – Do things not because of the reward, but because Jesus said so. Be bold during persecution.

Prayer – Dear God. I see when I don't want to do things because I don't feel like it. Help me to do these things because they are good for me and because I want to please you. Amen.

Sins to avoid – Not doing what Jesus says

Promises to claim – 

Examples to follow – 

Commands to obey – 

Summarize and apply – Jesus commissions the disciples and talks with John the Baptist.