Matthew 10 - Introduction
* The apostles called. (1-4) The apostles instructed and sent forth. (5-15) Directions to the apostles. (16-42)... [ Continue Reading ]
* The apostles called. (1-4) The apostles instructed and sent forth. (5-15) Directions to the apostles. (16-42)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-4 The word "apostle" signifies messenger; they were Christ's messengers, sent forth to proclaim his kingdom. Christ gave them power to heal all manner of sickness. In the grace of the gospel there is a slave for every sore, a remedy for every malady. There is no spiritual disease, but there is pow... [ Continue Reading ]
5-15 The Gentiles must not have the gospel brought them, till the Jews have refused it. This restraint on the apostles was only in their first mission. Wherever they went they must proclaim, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. They preached, to establish the faith; the kingdom, to animate the hope; o... [ Continue Reading ]
16-42 Our Lord warned his disciples to prepare for persecution. They were to avoid all things which gave advantage to their enemies, all meddling with worldly or political concerns, all appearance of evil or selfishness, and all underhand measures. Christ foretold troubles, not only that the troubl... [ Continue Reading ]