Matthew 10:1 Authority - For The Glory of Jesus

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Authority

Jesus gave the disciples the authority to heal and they went to different cities telling them about Jesus.

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1. “The power He gave them was their credential as they went to the nation Israel. Having given them this power, they are no longer disciples but apostles.” (McGee, J. Vernon, Thru the Bible: Volume IV. [Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1983], 57)

“The key word is authority. This is the same authority Jesus demonstrated through his teaching in chapters 5-7 and through his miracles in chapters 8-9. The authority to exorcise demons and heal illnesses is a summary.” [Max Anders and Stuart K. Weber (2012). HNTC Vol. 01: Matthew. B&H Publishing Group. Retrieved from https://read.lifeway.com]

“The authority Jesus delegated here was also the authority with which he would commission his followers in 28:18-20.” [Max Anders and Stuart K. Weber (2012). HNTC Vol. 01: Matthew. B&H Publishing Group. Retrieved from https://read.lifeway.com]

Jesus “is sending them out on their own in twos (Mark 6:7). Matthew pairs their names accordingly. This grouping no doubt enabled the disciples to support, protect, and empower each other better than if each went alone.” (Blomberg, Craig L., The New American Commentary, Volume 22, Matthew. [Nashville: Broadman Press], 167)

Twelve

2-4. “Only here does Matthew label the Twelve ‘apostles,’ those sent out on a mission, and he names them for his reader’s benefit.” (Blomberg, 168)

5. “Jesus prohibited his disciples from going to the Gentiles or the Samaritans, not because they were not part of God’s plan of redemption, but because the first step of God’s plan was to offer the gospel to Israel (Acts 10:36; Rom. 1:16; 9-11), then through the Jewish nation to take it to all nations.” [Max Anders and Stuart K. Weber (2012). HNTC Vol. 01: Matthew. B&H Publishing Group. Retrieved from https://read.lifeway.com]

“These apostles were given special power and authority from Christ to perform miracles. These miracles were a part of their ‘official credentials’ (Acts 2:43; 5:12; 2 Corinthians 12:12; Hebrews 2:1-4).” (Wiersbe, Warren W, The Bible Exposition Commentary New Testament Volume 1 Matthew-Galatians. [Colorado Springs: David C Cook, 2004], 37)

6. “The ‘lost sheep’ of ‘Israel’ (literally, of the house of Israel) does not refer to a portion of the nation but to all the people (see 9:36; cf. Jeremiah 50:6).” (Blomberg, 171)

7-8. “These verses focus on the kingdom worker’s ministry and message. Preach is the present imperative and carries the force of ‘keep on preaching.’” [Max Anders and Stuart K. Weber (2012). HNTC Vol. 01: Matthew. B&H Publishing Group. Retrieved from https://read.lifeway.com]

“Their miracle-working ministry is also restated and itemized.” (Blomberg, 171)

Support

9. “Dependence on benefactors is to be illustrated by traveling as simply as possible.” (Blomberg, 171)

10. “His command not to take any money or supplies for their journey was a great challenge to their faith in God’s provision. Jesus wanted the Twelve to focus on who they represented as they ministered to those in need.” [Max Anders and Stuart K. Weber (2012). HNTC Vol. 01: Matthew. B&H Publishing Group. Retrieved from https://read.lifeway.com]

11. “As they enter each new location, the disciples must look for those who are open to their message and ministry. Such people will provide the characteristic hospitality given to friends and respected people.” (Blomberg, 172)

12-13. “To give or return ‘peace’ meant to bless or retract a blessing from an individual or a household.” (Blomberg, 173)

14. “Shaking the dust off one’s feet was a ritual of renunciation used by Jews when they returned to Israel from Gentile territories (cf. Paul’s Christian modification of this practice in Acts 13:51).” (Blomberg, 173)

15. “Rejecting the disciples’ message is thus seen as a serious sin, worse even that the gross rebellion of Sodom and Gomorrah in Old Testament times (cf. Genesis 18:20-19:28).” (Blomberg, 173)

Persecution

16. “The child of God should be wise as a serpent and harmless as a dove. It is dangerous to be one and not the other.” (McGee, 58)

17. “The Lord spoke of persecution, but we have no record that the Twelve suffered during their tour.” (Wiersbe, 37)

18. “Jesus also spoke of a ministry to the Gentiles.” (Wiersbe, 37)

19. “Jesus promises that the Holy Spirit will give these believers the right words and enable them to proclaim his word boldly.” (Blomberg, 175)

20. “The Holy Spirit had not been given, yet Jesus talked about the Spirit speaking in them.” (Wiersbe, 37)

21. “Hostility will come not only from civil and religious authorities but also from members of one’s own household. Here Jesus alludes to Micah 7:6.” (Blomberg, 175)

22. “The ‘all men’ of Matthew 10:22 is more literally just all and probably refers to all kinds of people, i.e., even close relatives. It should not be taken to include other believers.” (Blomberg, 175)

23. “When a disciple met with persecution in one city, he was to flee to another city, both for his own safety and to avoid wasting effort on a rejecting audience.” [Max Anders and Stuart K. Weber (2012). HNTC Vol. 01: Matthew. B&H Publishing Group. Retrieved from https://read.lifeway.com]

“Christ will return before his followers have fully evangelized the Jews. But they must keep at it throughout the entire church age.” (Blomberg, 176)

References

In this article Scripture quotations taken from KJV.

Blomberg, Craig L., The New American Commentary, Volume 22, Matthew. Nashville: Broadman Press
McGee, J. Vernon, Thru the Bible: Volume IV. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1983
Wiersbe, Warren W, The Bible Exposition Commentary New Testament Volume 1 Matthew-Galatians. Colorado Springs: David C Cook, 2004

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