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The Commissioning of the Twelve Apostles (Mt. 10)
By Mike Bickle231:09:35MAT 10:1Mike Bickle emphasizes the significance of Jesus commissioning the twelve apostles in Matthew 10, outlining essential leadership principles and the importance of a clear mission. He highlights the need for a realistic mindset to prepare the apostles for the challenges they would face, ensuring they understand the nature of their mission and the necessity of relying on God. Bickle stresses that the principles taught by Jesus are timeless and applicable to the church today, encouraging believers to actively participate in ministry and to expect challenges without losing faith. He also underscores the importance of prayer and the sending out of laborers, as well as the need for unity and support among believers in their mission.
Our Threefold Commission
By Vance Havner0MAT 28:18MRK 16:7Vance Havner emphasizes the significance of the threefold commission given by Jesus after His resurrection, urging believers to share the message of Christ with a bewildered church, backslidden Christians, and a lost world. He reflects on how Jesus chose to reveal Himself only to His followers, highlighting the need for Christians to rekindle their excitement about the resurrection and to actively share this life-changing news. Havner points out that many in the church today are confused and distracted, forgetting the central message of Christ's victory over death. He encourages believers to focus on their relationship with Jesus, as He is the answer to their struggles and the source of their mission. Ultimately, the call is to proclaim the living Christ to all, reminding them of His power and presence.