Mark 6:7-13

When sharing the gospel, some receive it, others will reject it.

Intro: There is only one gospel. Elab. But there many ways that we can present the gospel message.

We are all called to do so.

But there is problem, people who are not saved don’t like being told that they need to be.

People like to think that they are okay. They like do believe as long as they do good things, they will go to heaven.

Talking to people about Jesus, and their need to be saved is not an easy thing to do. But this is what Jesus has called us to do.

In our passage for today we’re going to see that Jesus sent out his disciples on a very personal short-term preaching mission.

We’re going to learn that when we go with the gospel, some will receive it and others will reject it.

Before we dive in, it’s important to note that this passage contains some unique and specific instructions for the twelve disciples as they were sent out on a one-time mission.

This short-term mission trip was designed to teach and train as part of their intense training. They had heard a lot of preaching from Jesus and now it was time for them to put it into practice.

We are told to go, but maybe not just as they were instructed.

We see this also recorded in Matthew. But He get a little detailed in the instructions. Remember Mark moves along fast.

Matthew 10:5–6 NASB95

5 These twelve Jesus sent out after instructing them: “Do not go in the way of the Gentiles, and do not enter any city of the Samaritans; 6 but rather go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

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Their mission was limited and localized. There would be a time for them to go to the gentiles, but not at this time.

Matthew 28:19–20 NASB95

19 “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Matthew

Today we are to reach the world, but it may not be time for us to go on a foreign mission trip as a church. Doesn’t mean that someone can’t go (with a group or a church) if they felt led.

Or we could do something to help some who does foreign missions.

I. Team Work. VS 7

Mark 6:7 KJV 1900

7 And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;

Mark 6:7 NASB95

7 And He summoned the twelve and began to send them out in pairs, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits;

1.Teamwork. Look at verse 7: “And He called the twelve and began to send them out two by two…” (6 teams)

The word for “called” has the idea of summoning. NASB Summoned the twelve. They were used to being with Jesus and Jesus doing all the preaching, now it was their turn.

The use of “began” gives the sense that Jesus individually commissioned each pair.

“send” is the Greek apostello, or apostle and means, “to be thrust out.”

a. Remember that this was Jesus’ plan all along. He recruited the twelve to spend time with Him according to 3:14 and to send them out: “that they might be with him and he might send them out to preach.” This is a great reminder for us – we gather in order to go!

And he sent them out “two by two.” Jesus used teams of two on at least two other occasions

In two disciples were sent to get a colt for Christ and in team of two were told to get a room ready for the Passover meal.

Later, Jesus sends out 70 in teams of two (). John the Baptist sent out two in and Paul and Barnabas served as teammates in the Book of Acts. Moses and Aaron are good examples of teamwork in the Old Testament and New Testament.

says: “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow.”

Here are some benefits of teamwork in ministry:

• Greater safety

• Encouragement

• Accountability

• Blending of gifts and abilities to offset the weakness of the other

• While one is sharing the gospel, the other can be praying

• They can tag team in a conversation

• It’s a great environment for mutual mentor-ship

2. Team work: Different people with different gifts and talents working together.

a. The 12 disciples were different. We are not told who was paired up with who.

b. They were a team, with Jesus as their leader. We are a team, Jesus is the one in charge of out team.

3. Jesus would give them the power over unclean spirits. This power would show that these men had the power that came from God.

a. There would be little excuse for people to reject their words. To reject their words would be to reject God.

Matthew

b. Power over unclean spirits. Luke tells He also gave them the power to heal sick. (Different time) Elab.

c. We have the Holy Spirit.

1 John 4:4 NASB95

4 You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.

a. We can’t use excuses, we have to trust God and his word.

d. It is a battle, the devil doesn't want the gospel shared. He will fight, we had God on our side. WE HAVE TO TRUST.

b. Like the disciples we have to trust God with what we have.

c. Like the disciples we have to trust God with who we have.

II. Trust. VS 8-9

Mark 6:8–9 KJV 1900

8 And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse: 9 But be shod with sandals; and not put on two coats.

Mark 6:9-10

Mark 6:8–9 NASB95

8 and He instructed them that they should take nothing for their journey, except a mere staff—no bread, no bag, no money in their belt— 9 but to wear sandals; and He added, “Do not put on two tunics.”

Here Jesus teaching them trust (faith). He gives them some instructions, not suggestions.

a. He wanted them to learn to trust in God for everything.

2. What not to do. No food, no money, no bag, no extra coat (used for like a sleeping bag) only the staff in their hands and the sandals on their feet.

a. They were not to take supplies or money to purchase supplies. They needed to depend on God and the hospitality of others for their housing and food.

4. Lets fit this in for us. We don’t have a lot when it comes to people; money; resources. But we still have to do what God had called us to do.

Holman New Testament Commentary: Mark B. Winning a Kingdom (6:7–13)

They were not to take supplies or money to purchase supplies. They needed to depend on God and the hospitality of others for their housing and food.

a. We can’t use excuses, we have to trust God and his word.

b. Like the disciples we have to trust God with what we have.

c. Like the disciples we have to trust God with who we have.

d. Look at what God did with a little.

e. He used David to kill Goliath. Elab on Davids faith.

f. He used a boys lunch. 2 fish and 6 loathes to feed the multitude. The disciples were lacking faith, but Jesus showed that all things are possible through Him.

Matthew 19:26 NASB95

26 And looking at them Jesus said to them, “With people this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

e. Working together, seeing God work, results in trusting God.

e. We have to trust, put all our trust is God. Not everyone will receive, some, must will reject.

III. Testimony. VS 10-13

Mark 6:10 KJV 1900

10 And he said unto them, In what place soever ye enter into an house, there abide till ye depart from that place.

The Gospel of Mark: The Suffering Servant §III.7 Mission of the Twelve

They were to enter a town and find lodging in whatever house and family first heeded their message and welcomed them. They were not to seek better or more prestigious lodging, exchanging their first place for a better, richer one. Rather, they were to remain there in the first house until they left that city. Their comfort was irrelevant; what mattered was the message and the mission!

1. They were to enter a town and find a place to stay in whatever house and family first heeded their message and welcomed them.

a. They were not to seek the nicest house, or if they were staying one place and a try to find a nicer one. They were to remain there in the first house until they left that city. Their comfort was irrelevant; what mattered was the message and the mission!

b. Whatever God gives us to do, we have to stay the course. If have to keep going, not giving up. Using whatever and whom ever He provides.

Mark 6:11 KJV 1900

11 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.

Mark 6:11 NASB95

11 “Any place that does not receive you or listen to you, as you go out from there, shake the dust off the soles of your feet for a testimony against them.”

1. Jesus is preparing his teams for rejection in verse 11

a. For Jesus to tell his disciples to do this to the Jewish people when they reject the gospel would have been extremely offensive.

b. The disciples were to do this with a broken heart and not with a sense of joy.

c. Elab on the judgement of Sodom and Gomorrha.

d. For people to reject the gospel means Hell.

e. Comfortable Christianity won’t change the world!

2. Remember, Jesus had sent the 12 to the Jews. If they didn’t want to hear the gospel, move on.

Mark 6:

Mark 6:12 KJV 1900

12 And they went out, and preached that men should repent.

Mark 6:13 NASB95

13 And they were casting out many demons and were anointing with oil many sick people and healing them.

Mark

They what Jesus commanded them to do.