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Matthew 10:1-42

Mission! When I say that word, what is the first thought that comes to mind. For most of us it is probably the idea of going to some foreign land to preach the Gospel. Yet there are many different missions that we can be a part of. We, my friends are on a mission. Just before ascending into heaven Jesus told His disciple’s to go an preach. That message, and that charge, has been left for us as well.

However, that was not the first time Jesus sent His disciple’s out into the mission field. Jesus sent His disciples out on a mission. As we read this passage of Scripture there are some valuable lessons that we can learn as we accomplish the mission that Jesus has left for us.1. The Mission’s Purpose. The disciples had to know what it was that they were supposed to accomplish. (more…)