This study is part of our series of verse by verse studies of Matthew, the 40th book in the Bible. Taught by our pastor, Simeon Forder, at our Sunday morning service on the 9th February 2025.

About this book

The gospel of Matthew was aimed primarily at the Jew who was familiar with the Old Testament, quoting it more than any other of the gospels. And in its 28 chapters it presents Jesus as the Messiah, the King of the Jews, with Matthew wasting no time, starting with Jesus’ royal lineage back to king David of Israel in the opening chapter. But as well as looking back, it looks forward too, being the only gospel to mention the church by name. And so make no mistake, this is a very necessary book for us to read too.

About this passage

In this study, we continue our study of Matthew’s Gospel account, looking at all of chapter ten. And, reading this chapter (following Jesus’ Sermon on The Mount, and the many miracles He performed) we now find that He sent out His disciples in His name to preach and perform miracles in His power. But it wasn’t all those that had been following Him around that He sent out…

Rather, we find that it is twelve specific men that Jesus first calls, then enables, and then sends out with this specific task in mind. But He also warns them of the trial of persecution that they will face, and He teaches them to trust God, even when troubles come within their own families, because of their faith in Him. But finally, Jesus also speaks how others that treat them well, will be rewarded.

Application questions

• Are the serious matters in your life a matter of serious prayer?
• Are you trusting God to provide in your ministry? (and we should all serve!)
• Are you willing to support those that minister to you?
• Do you fear God more than man?
• Are your priorities in Heaven, or on Earth?