Matthew 7:1-6
Judging And Hypocrisy
Matthew 7:13-23
A Professing Christian vs a True Christian
Matthew 7:24-29
Building on the Right Foundation
Matthew 8:1-17
Healing Miracles of Christ
Matthew 8:18-27
Motives of Service
Matthew 8:28-34
Jesus Transfers Demons to Pigs
Matthew 9:1-8
Jesus Heals a Crippled Man
Matthew 9:9-13
Reaching Sinners And Tax Collectors
Matthew 9:14-26
The Traditions of Judaism
Matthew 9:27-38
The Need For Laborers
Matthew 10:1-15
Qualifications of The Twelve Apostles
Matthew 10:16-31
Religious Opposition to Christ’s Followers
Matthew 10:32-42
The Service of Christian Workers
Matthew 11:1-19
Doubting of John The Baptist
Matthew 11:20-24
Clear Teaching of The Word
Matthew 11:25-30
Finding Rest From Your Burdens
Matthew 12:1-14
The Sabbath Law
Matthew 12:15-21
Preaching Teaching and Healing
Matthew 12:22-37
What is The Unpardonable Sin
Matthew 12:46-50
Need For Personal Relationship With Jesus
Matthew 13:1-9
Teaching in Parables
Matthew 13:10-17
The Secret Message
Matthew 13:18-30
The Parable of The Seeds
Matthew 13:24-35
Stories About a Mustard Seed And Yeast
Matthew 13:36-43
The Story About The Weeds
Qualifications of The Twelve Apostles
Matthew 10:1–15
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Right after Jesus’ injunction to ask for laborers we find the twelve apostles listed (vv. 1-5). The qualifications for being an apostle were as follows:
No believer today can honestly claim to be an apostle; for none of us have seen the risen Christ. These twelve Apostles were to preach the message of the kingdom and to go only to the lost sheep of Israel (v. 6). In fact they were specifically told not to go to the Gentiles or to the Samaritans because the kingdom message was for God’s covenant people. They needed to accept her King (Jesus) who had arrived.
The Apostles were not to make elaborate provisions for their travel (vv. 7-10). They were to rely upon the gifts and hospitality of those to whom they preached. Hospitality was a normal part of the Mid Eastern life style and no doubt many offers of accommodation were received. “Freely you have received, freely give” (v. 8). God blesses us so we can bless others. He does not show us His goodness so that we can hord it all to ourselves in unconcern of the hurts of those around us.
It is evident that the Apostles depended on the hospitality of others as they minister from town to town (vv. 11-15). However the disciples were restricted to accepting hospitality only from those who received their message. They were not to compromise. If a town rejected their words they were to warn the people and get out of town; shaking the dust off their feet (v. 14).
Application
Who are some of the most interesting house guests my family has ever entertained. If some of Jesus disciples came to my house today, am I sure they would be welcome?
Matthew 10:1-15 (English Standard Version)
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