1. 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

2. 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

3. 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