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Introduction
Jesus went through all the towns and villages - everywhere in the whole of Galilee.
Today, we might have the chance to go everywhere as well.
the different purpose between us and Jesus in going everywhere.
the Dimension of Jesus’ ministry
teach - impart skills and knowledge, to give instruction.
proclaim - to make known publicly, to urge, to warn,
heal - to provide care, to improve a situation
The heart of Jesus’ ministry
compassionate - to be deeply moved, identify with the situation of other and prepare to act for their benefit.
in Matthew, compassion always addresses the physical needs of people.
What does the Bible tell us about His compassion?
sensitivity to the hurt - harrassment and helplessness.
“worried and helpless” (GNB); “distressed and downcast” (NASB);
Morris, L. (1992).
The Gospel according to Matthew (p.
239).
Grand Rapids, MI; Leicester, England: W.B. Eerdmans; Inter-Varsity Press.
sensitivity to the need - sheep without shepherd.
The imagery is that of shepherdless sheep, sheep wounded and torn either by hostile animals or by thornbushes and the like, and then prostrate and helpless
Morris, L. (1992).
The Gospel according to Matthew (p.
239).
Grand Rapids, MI; Leicester, England: W.B. Eerdmans; Inter-Varsity Press.
sensitivity to the time.
The harvest is big’ presumably means more than that there are lots of Israelites to be dealt with.
The size of the crop suggests that much has already been accomplished in bringing such a crop to the point of harvest (through the prophets?
the exile experience?
John the Baptist? the ministry of Jesus to this point?).
The present sign of the readiness of a large crop is the coming of eager crowds to Jesus.
It is time for us.
“Be prepared in season and out of season”
The harvest is big’ presumably means more than that there are lots of Israelites to be dealt with.
The size of the crop suggests that much has already been accomplished in bringing such a crop to the point of harvest (through the prophets?
the exile experience?
John the Baptist? the ministry of Jesus to this point?).
The present sign of the readiness of a large crop is the coming of eager crowds to Jesus
Nolland, J. (2005).
The Gospel of Matthew: a commentary on the Greek text (pp.
407–408).
Grand Rapids, MI; Carlisle: W.B. Eerdmans; Paternoster Press.
The desire of Jesus’ ministry
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There is an urgent need for sufficient workers to be able to harvest the crop before it spoils.
at the same time, it shows the opportunity.
There is an urgent need for sufficient workers to be able to harvest the crop before it spoils
Nolland, J. (2005).
The Gospel of Matthew: a commentary on the Greek text (p.
408).
Grand Rapids, MI; Carlisle: W.B. Eerdmans; Paternoster Press.
to have more people to involve.
No matter how great our personal exertion, we will not be able to gather in the whole harvest.
Therefore we are to pray to him who can send out the workers who are needed
to have more people to involve.
Morris, L. (1992).
The Gospel according to Matthew (p.
240).
Grand Rapids, MI; Leicester, England: W.B. Eerdmans; Inter-Varsity Press.
ask to send
ask to send
pray for workers, including ourselves.
my own testimony on this verse - my first ministry calling passage.
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