Living in the Kingdom Matt 9v36-10v8 2. From Disciples to Apostles Opening thoughts ‘I can’t forgive myself’ If God’s forgiven you, you’re forgiven 9v2 God’s on the move, don’t get left behind Forget self altogether From disciples to apostles 10v1-2 Disciple = ‘learner’ ‘adherent’, ‘committed’ ‘apprentice’ Now Jesus is your everything Jesus Others Yourself = JOY Each disciple enrols in school of Christ Matt 4-9, Gal 1v15

Living in the Kingdom Matt 9v36-10v8 2. From Disciples to Apostles From disciples to apostles 10 v1-2 (continued) Apostle = ‘messenger’ ‘sent on an errand’ ‘ambassador’ ‘representative of a kingdom/nation’ The ‘12’ are unique Lk 22v30, Eph 2v19, Rev 12v1, 21v12, 14 A motley crew 1 Cor 6v11 ‘Nobodies’ turned the world upside down for Christ The One Whose Name is Love, loved them Christ died for nobodies to make them into somebodies Soon it’ll be too late, the door will be shut Rev 3v17-18 Come today, tomorrow never comes

Living in the Kingdom Matt 9v36-10v8 2. From Disciples to Apostles Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water 10v1, 7-8