53 What Jesus Taught the 12 Before Their First Mission Trip (Matthew 9:35-10:8)

Before the disciples were sent, Jesus saw the crowds and he had compassion.In this episode of Wednesday in the Word, Krisan Marotta opens a new section in the Gospel of Matthew as Jesus prepares to send out the twelve disciples. But first, we see what moved him to act: compassion for people who were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. That compassion launches a mission. Jesus not only sends his disciples out with instructions. He gives them authority to extend his ministry of healing and proclaiming the kingdom.In this week’s episode, we explore:How this moment transitions from Jesus’ miracles to his second major teaching discourseWhat it means to be “sheep without a shepherd” in the biblical storyThe importance of Jesus’ compassion and why it drives missionThe echo between the twelve apostles and the twelve tribes of IsraelWhy Jesus initially restricts their mission to IsraelHow Matthew emphasizes Jesus’ authority and his power to share itAfter listening, you’ll understand how Jesus equips ordinary people to carry out extraordinary tasks. You’ll see the connection between compassion and calling, and how the work of the apostles flows from the heart of Christ himself. Most importantly, you’ll be encouraged to see your own opportunity to extend that same compassion by speaking truth, offering hope, and pointing others toward the Good Shepherd.Most people fail at Bible study because no one ever taught them how. Bible Study Boot Camp fixes that: one short email a day for a week, plus a worksheet you can use on any passage for the rest of your life.Sign up for Bible Study Boot Camp