MATTHEW—NOTE ON Matthew 10:1 The Authoritative Mission of the Messiah’s Messengers. This is Jesus’ second major teaching (see Introduction: Key Themes). It focuses on the disciples’ mission to Israel (vv. Matthew 10:1), preparation for a worldwide mission among the Gentiles (vv. Matthew 10:16), and characteristics that Jesus’ disciples will need to have as they carry out that mission (vv. Matthew 10:24).

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