The Provision of Proclamation | Matthew 10:1-15 | Pastor Neil McClendon

Neil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchThe Provision of ProclamationMatthew 10:1-151. The power, v. 1-4• Authority is the ability or strength one is given, which they either possess or exercise; thepower of authoritative influence which derives from birth.• 2 Corinthians 4:72. The people, v. 5-6Four things to helps us think rightly about these people...a)It’s not about “saved” versus “unsaved Israelitesb)Refers to people who’ve gone through some stuffc)They needed something but thought it was too late to get itd)Their leadership had failed them3. The proclamation, v. 7• Matthew 4:17• Matthew 4:23• Matthew 5:3• Matthew 6:10• Matthew 6:33• Matthew 7:21• Matthew 9:35• Matthew 24:14Reducing the gospel strictly to a transactional arrangement for forgiveness removes the naturalmandate for discipleship, leaving Christians with a mechanism for getting into heaven withoutany actual transformation of character.” ~ Dallas Willard4. The provision, v. 8-15Mental worship...1. Do you see things more as an opportunity or an indication?2. Could you explain Christianity to someone without mentioning the Cross, Jesus dying forpeople and forgiveness?3. What could you do this week that would demonstrate the joyful reality of the Kingdom?4. What does your actual lived out life proclaim?5. If you could only pray one prayer as a result of what you heard today, what would that prayerbe? Would you pray it right now?Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube