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Introduction
This passage seems to combine elements from at least 2 commissioning of short erm missions.
Here Jesus is sending out His Apostles to a short term mission
Specifically, Jesus tells them where he is sending them, to the Jews and not the Gentiles.
Why?
Jesus mission was indeed to redeem all peoples to Himself, not Just the Jews.
However, He was to do this as a Jew
Genesis 22:18
Galatians 3:8
Jesus’ mission was therefore to the Jews and through the Jews because that is how God chose to justify the world.
Verse 6 told where the mission was, 7-8 tell what the mission is.
Specifically, they were to teach people that the kingdom of heaven was at hand.
This was the message of both John the Baptist and Jesus earlier which also includes repentance.
As evidence, they were to provide a healing ministry without pay.
In a parallel passage, we are told that they are to take a staff, sandals and tunic with them.
Here, we read that they were to not take any extra with them.
This is similar to the expressions shirt off you back.
They were to live of the hospitality of those who receive their message.
Shaking dust off was a common Jewish symbol after leaving a Gentile city to signify ceremonial cleaning.
By doing this after visiting Jews was a strong condemnation that further contributes to Matthew’s overall theme.
The comparison to Sodom and Gomorrah is even stronger.
wise as serpents = shrewdness
innocent as doves = sincerity
I. Be willing to give of yourself for the sake of spreading the Gospel but be careful (5-16)
Especially financially
Begin Point 2
Jesus now transitions to future ministry
They will be punished by Jewish authorities for spreading the Gospel
They will be punished by Gentile authorities for the same thing
Jesus encourages them not to fear because the Spirit will empower them to speak to anyone
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Be willing to be persecuted for the sake of the Gospel and do not fear for God will not abandon you but will empower you (17-20)
The picture of cost is becoming stronger.
Even family will turn against you
This is a difficult verse
one commentator says
“This verse is among the most difficult in the NT canon.”
Carson thinks the best interpretation is that the Son of Man comes in judgment against Israel in the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD.
That is possible, and there are several others
We are not going to solve this today but I offer you this thought
No matter what this verse is referring to, the meaning is the same, as persecution come, yes flee from it, but don’t give up on your mission because the Son of Man, the King, the Messiah is on your side.
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Be prepared for the high cost of sharing your faith because it is worth it (21-23)
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Rejoice that you get to partake in suffering with the master who you follow (24-25)
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