1. The Messiah’s Apostles Matthew 10

2. 2 Apostles of Christ Matthew 10  Selected and commissioned  Warned and encouraged  Significant role in the kingdom, Matt. 19:27-28; Acts 1:8; Eph. 4:11-12  Matt. 10: Their work and its effect

3. Apostles: Under Authority of Christ (Matt. 10:1-10)  He SELECTED them, Mark 3:14-15; John 15:16  “Whom he also named apostles” (Lk. 6:13) “one that is sent”  Apostles were sent…  TO PREACH, 10:7; Luke 9:2, 6  TO HEAL, 10:1, 8  URGENTLY, 10:9-10 (Lk. 22:35-38)

4. 4 Apostles: Under Authority of Christ (Matt. 10:1-10)  He EMPOWERED them, 10:1, 8; Luke 9:1  Acted with His power, Acts 4:8-10  Taught with heaven’s authority, Matt. 16:19; Jno. 20:22-23  Our authority and strength comes from Christ, Col. 3:17; Phil. 4:13; 2 Cor. 12:10

5. 5 Apostles: Under Authority of Christ (Matt. 10:1-10)  He CHARGED them, 10:5-8  “To pass on an announcement... to give the word, order...” (Vine)  Go to lost sheep of Israel, Matt. 10:5-6  Later, to the whole world, Matt. 28:19; Acts 1:8

6. 6 Apostles: Receiving Christ (Matt. 10:11-15, 40-42)  Those who would receive the apostles called “worthy” 10:11-13  Because they received the apostles’ teaching, Matt. 10:14; Acts 2:41-42  Peace upon those who did – and do Matt. 10:13

7. 7 Apostles: Receiving Christ (Matt. 10:11-15, 40-42)  Receiving the apostles is equivalent to receiving Christ, Matt. 10:40 (Jno. 13:20; Gal. 1:8)  Reject the apostles -- Reject Christ and the Father, 10:14-15 (Lk. 10:16)  A secure reward for those who receive the apostles, 10:41-42 (1 Jno. 1:3-4); 2 Tim. 4:8

8. 8 Apostles: Their Faith in Christ (Matt. 10:16-39)  Character of their faith, 10:16-23  Wisdom, 10:16; Jas. 3:13-18  Courage, 10:17-18; cf. 2 Pet. 1:5  Trust / confidence in word of God, 10:19-21; Rom.10:17  Endurance, 10:22-23; cf. Col. 2:6-7

9. 9 Apostles: Faith in Christ (Matt. 10:16-39)  Object of their faith: The Master, 10:24-31  Humility, 10:24-25  Overriding reverence for God, 10:26-28

10. 10 Apostles: Faith in Christ (Matt. 10:16-39)  Action of their faith: Confession, 10:32-33; 1 Tim. 6:12  Effect of their faith: Conflict and sacrifice, 10:34-39 (1 Cor. 4:9-14)

11. 11 The Apostles of Christ  Thank God for them and for what their work accomplished  Receive Christ by receiving their teaching (1 Ths. 2:13)  Imitate their faith and be rewarded by Christ