Mark 6:7-13 Mission Training

This Sunday, we will continue our study of Mark’s gospel, specifically Mark 6:7-13. After Jesus’ rejection in His hometown of Nazareth, He calls the twelve and sends them out on a training mission. Despite their earlier doubts and fears shown in Mark—such as accusing Jesus of not caring during the storm on the Sea of Galilee—Jesus equips them with His authority to cast out demons, instructs them to rely on God’s provision by taking minimal supplies, and charges them to proclaim repentance and the coming of God’s kingdom. Jesus sent out the twelve, not because they were ready, but because they weren’t. The mission itself would serve as their training ground to grow as disciples while making disciples. As we hear Jesus’ instructions for their mission, we also hear Jesus’ instructions for ours. The same authority, charge, and commission are given to the whole body so that we might make disciples of all nations, baptizing them and teaching them to observe all that Jesus commanded. I. Commissioned With Christ’s Authority (v. 7) II. Charged To Depend On Christ’s Provision (v. 8-10) III. Called To Testify To Christ’s Kingdom (v. 11-13)