249. Reading 19, Matthew 10.1-23 Sent to the Lost Sheep of Israel

Today we are reading Matthew 10:1-23. Jesus commissions the twelve apostles with His own authority, sends them to the lost sheep of Israel, and warns them plainly that they will be received by some and persecuted by others — sheep in the midst of wolves. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people Biblography The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance R. C. Sproul, Matthew: An Expositional Commentary Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament J. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels C. H. Spurgeon, Sermons Digital Study and Research Tools Logos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources. ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant. Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info. All music for episodes is from https://share.epidemicsound.com/a0tb8v