1. 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).

2. 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

3. 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 ).
1. No pearls to swine (Matthew 7:6).
2. No share in misdeeds (II John 9-11).

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

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

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

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