Chuck's study this week:
Lesson 11
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Passage Matthew 9:35-10:42
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Content (List of Topics or Events)
Need: Workers for the harvest (Matthew 9:35- 10:4)
a. Jesus proclaims good news and healing and shares need
with disciples (35-38)
b. Jesus gives authority to drive our spirits and heal (1)
c. The disciples of Christ (2-4)
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Warning: Instructions, warnings and assurances to the workers (Matthew
10:5-31)
a. Go to Israel and heal, raise dead and cleanse (5-8)
b. Travel light; dependent on welcoming persons (9-15)
c. Workers until the kingdom comes will be persecuted (16-31)
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Indicators: Priorities and attitude
of those that follow Jesus (Matthew 10:32-42)
a. Following Jesus challenges our priorities and
allegiance (32-37)
b. Following Jesus requires hardship (38-39)
c. Acceptance of disciples is acceptance of Jesus (40-42)
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Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)
Division
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Scripture
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Need: Workers for the harvest
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Matthew 9:35- 10:4
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Warning: Instructions, warnings and assurances to the workers
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Matthew 10:5-31
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Indicators: Priorities and
Attitude of those that follow Jesus
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Matthew 10:32-42
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Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No
more than 10 words)
Jesus provides authority to workers, with warnings and
follower characteristics
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Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)
To learn we are ambassadors for Christ sharing the good
news to the needy, providing healing and hope for the lost.
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Specific Application Questions
1. What
is the harvest Christ has put in front of you? How do you recognize their need?
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2. How
has Jesus challenged you and what assurances do you hold from Christ?
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3. Is
the indicator of a follower your description; how should you change to match that
description?
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4.
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Principles to Remember
The harvest is ready for those who will present Jesus
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Our reward is beyond this earthly life.
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Disciples are representatives of Christ; what others do to
us they do to Christ
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