Message Notes

SERIES: A CALL TO SERVE II

1. Ministry to Israel only

a) Do not go into the way of the Gentiles               Matthew 10:5b

b) Do not enter into a city of the Samaritans       Matthew 10:5c

c) But go rather to the lost sheep of Israel           Matthew 10:6

2. Focus

a) Preach

b) Proclaim the kingdom of heaven- that it is at hand           Matthew 10:7

3. Ministry

a) This is a special ministry                                       Matthew 10:8

b) This is not the norm for all ministries

c) Special empowering: –

i) Heal the sick

ii) Cleanse the lepers

iii) Raise the dead

iv) Cast out demons

4. Provision

a) Freely you have received; freely give                 Matthew 10:8e

b) Provide nothing                                                         Matthew 10:9-10

i) Gold

ii) Silver

iii) Copper

iv) Bag

v) Extra tunic

vi) Sandals

vii) Staffs

c) Principle

A worker is worthy of his food                    Matthew 10:10

5. Staying with worthy hosts

a) Inquire who is worthy (in a city/ town)                           Matthew 10:11

b) Stay with the worthy till the mission is completed     Matthew 10:11

c) Greeting a home with peace                                                Matthew 10:12-13

i) If the household is worthy peace will remain

ii) If the household is unworthy, peace will return

6. Ministry of the Word

a) In the event of rejection

b) Shake off the dust of your feet

c) Fearful judgment will befall those who reject                     Matthew 10:14-15