Mt 9:36-10-8 June 14-26 Go, But Not There: Unpacking Jesus’ Confusing Commands

Send us Fan MailIn this Gospel, Jesus sends out his disciples to minister to the people.  We don’t know exactly at what point in Jesus ministry did he send out the disciples.  We have many references to Jesus sending out his disciples to evangelize people from different cultures.  I want to draw your attention to several points made in this reading.  Jesus instructs them not to go to pagan territory.  He is more specific when he cautions his disciples not to go into a Samaritan town.  This is very unexpected as we have many scriptural references to Jesus visiting Samaria.  Complete our 1 Minute Survey