Lesson Text: Matthew 10:1-15 King James Version(KJV) Sunday, February 24, 2019 I. THE TWELVE DISCIPLES GET A NEW CALLING (Matthew 10:1-4) 1. And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. 2. Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; 3. Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus; 4. Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him. II. THE TWELVE DISCIPLES GET A NEW MISSION (Matthew 10:5-8) 5. These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them,
saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not: 6. But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7. And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. 8. Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. III. THE TWELVE DISCIPLES RECEIVE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS (Matthew 10:9-15) 9. Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, 10. Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat. 11. And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence. 12. And when ye come into an house, salute it. 13. And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you. 14. And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your
words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet. 15. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city. New International Version (NIV) I. THE TWELVE DISCIPLES GET A NEW CALLING (Matthew 10:1-4) 1. Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness. 2. These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; 3. Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4. Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him. II. THE TWELVE DISCIPLES GET A NEW MISSION
(Matthew 10:5-8) 5. These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. 6. Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel. 7. As you go, proclaim this message: The kingdom of heaven has come near. 8. Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give. III. THE TWELVE DISCIPLES RECEIVE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS (Matthew 10:9-15) 9. Do not get any gold or silver or copper to take with you in your belts 10. no bag for the journey or extra shirt or sandals or a staff, for the worker is worth his keep. 11. Whatever town or village you enter, search there for some worthy person and stay at their house until you leave. 12. As you enter the home, give it your greeting.
13. If the home is deserving, let your peace rest on it; if it is not, let your peace return to you. 14. If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, leave that home or town and shake the dust off your feet. 15. Truly I tell you, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town. PRACTICAL POINTS FOR DISCUSSION: 1. Jesus gave the original Twelve Disciples a divine calling and a special commission (Matthew 10:1-4). 2. Jesus commanded His disciples to begin their evangelistic efforts among Jews (Matthew 10:5-6). 3. The disciples preached the message of the kingdom and validated their ministry by miracles (Matthew 10:7-8). 4. As the disciples declared the kingdom message, they were not to expect monetary rewards and material goods (Matthew 10:9-10; Mark 6:8). 5. Jesus commanded the disciples to search for individuals who would receive the divine message (Matthew 10:11-13).
6. The Twelve Disciples were commissioned to leave individuals who would not receive the kingdom message (Matthew 10:14-15; Mark 6:10-11). ***Union Gospel Press Sunday School Curriculum, The Bible Expositor and Illuminator***