Jesus’ Instructions to the Twelve (Matthew 10:5-42) I. The Limit of the First Commission (vss. 5-7). A. The Gospel went first to the Jews (Acts 13:42-48). B. Paul provoked the Jews to (Romans 11:13-23).

Jesus’ Instructions to the Twelve (Matthew 10:5-42) II. Miraculous Gifts - Prior to the Outpouring of the Holy Spirit (vs. 8). Mark 6:30 Luke 10:17-20 Matthew 11:1-5

Jesus’ Instructions to the Twelve (Matthew 10:5-42) III. Provision for Preaching (vss. 9-15). A. Dependence upon the support of others (vss. 9-11). Matthew 6:25-30 B. Rejection of the message (vss. 12-15). 1. No pearls to swine (Matthew 7:6). 2. No share in misdeeds (II John 9-11).

Jesus’ Instructions to the Twelve (Matthew 10:5-42) IV. Persecution for Christ’s Sake (vss. 16-23). A. Persecution from the Jews (vss. 16-18). B. Guidance of the Holy Spirit - before the outpouring on Pentecost (vss. 19,20). Acts 1:8 C. Hatred from All (vss. 21-22). D. Flee persecution (vs. 23).

Jesus’ Instructions to the Twelve (Matthew 10:5-42) V. The Disciple is like the Master (vss. 24-27). I Peter 4:12-14

Jesus’ Instructions to the Twelve (Matthew 10:5-42) VI. Do not Fear Men (vss. 28-33). A. The Body & the Soul in perspective (vs. 28). II Corinthians 4:16 B. God’s care even in persecution (vss. 29-31). Romans 8:35-37 C. Confession of Jesus (vss. 32-33). I John 4:15

Jesus’ Instructions to the Twelve (Matthew 10:5-42) VII. The Gospel and Family (vss. 34-37). VIII. Take up the Cross (vss. 38-39). IX. Receiving Christ (vss. 40-42). John 1:11-13; I Corinthians 15:1 II Corinthians 6:1; II Thessalonians 2:10