Sent Out Like Sheep
Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give. Matthew 10:8 · Berean Standard Bible
Heal the sick, raise the dead, cure leprosy, cast out demons. You received all this freely, so give it freely.
Jesus gave them His own power and told them to give it away just as generously as they received it.
Jesus, empowering generous service.
Grace isn't meant to be hoarded. Whatever God gives you is meant to flow through you to others.
The disciples are commanded to heal sick, raise dead, cleanse lepers, and cast out demons, extending Jesus' own miraculous ministry; the principle: 'freely (dorean) received, freely give.'
These four activities mirror Jesus' own ministry in chapters 8-9, making the disciples extensions of His compassionate power.
Jesus, commissioning miraculous ministry.
The commission to replicate Jesus' miracles establishes the pattern of delegated authority that characterizes the church's mission.
6Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel.
7As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’
8Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.
9Do not take along any gold or silver or copper in your belts.
10Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions.
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