Matthew 10:2-4……..Working

Matthew 10:2-4……..Working

10:2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; 3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector, James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4 Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him. (For Complete Expository & Applications Get the Whole Book)

Extended Sermons

“Calls for putting aside differences and working together with those whose political, culture, and social views may be different than ours.” → Look past labels to find common ground and shared goals. Consider the sheer friction built into this group, Matthew was a tax collector (working for the oppressive Roman government). While Simon the Zealot belonged to a political faction that literally wanted to assassinate Roman officials and collaborators.

Additional Notes & Applications

Note: Seeing the presence of “Judas” who betrayed Jesus among the Apostles teaches us that God can still accomplish His purposes through the righteous and the wicked. And second seeing the presence of this traitor among the Apostles also teaches the church not to be overly discouraged when wickedness and sin is found where righteousness and holiness should resign. Servants of wickedness will always be found in places where servants of righteousness will be. This is the weeds that Jesus will be found among the wheat, and the wolves among the sheep.(    )