Matthew 10:7-8…….Working

Matthew 10:7-8…….Working

10:7 As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’ (Tell others about Jesus and the Gospel.) 8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, (physical realm) drive out demons. (demonic realm) Freely you have received, freely give. (Expresses how believers are to preach the Gospel free of charge since God freely forgave us without charge. )

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Teaches how were to share the Gospel message with people who are hurt and broken, that they are loved and forgiven by God. ⇒ Will you let people know that God is near and loves them. That God is not angry or upset with them, but is pursuing them, and wants them to be in a relationship with HIm.

“Even today, the Gospel message is not just done by words, but with acts of love, compassion, and generosity.” ⇒ Unless we have a foundation of love, care, and compassion for others, it is less likely will have a meaningful conversation and a impact on them. It’s hard to talk to people about their spiritual lives unless they see a love, hope, and peace following out of us.  St. Francis of Assisi once said;  “Preach the gospel at all times and if necessary, use words.” Which means, that proclaiming the Gospel by example is more virtuous than actually proclaiming with voice. Some of the most powerful sermons are unspoken.  (Note: Even though our actions can point people to Jesus, were still to speak the Goodnews of the Gospel. We can do all the good works we like. But without actually speaking to them the truth about Jesus they’ll never know.) (cf. Rom. 10:14-15)

“We may not be able to heal the sick or raise the dead. But we can raise their spirits. We can ask how we can help them. How we can pray for them, etc.” ⇒ You probably will never heal a single person. But God has invited you to pray for a person who is sick so they can experience healing. You may never raise a single person from the dead. But you can help raise dead people to a spiritual life in Christ. You may never cleans a leper. But you can labor to relieve their suffering. You may never cast out a single demon. But you can help free people from their demons, addictions, and bondages. Therefore by helping people in whatever capacity we can, were demonstrating God’s love and compassion.

Additional Notes & applications

Teaches since our Salvation cost us nothing. God shedding His mercy and grace on us when we did not deserve it. How much more must we be willing to help others without charge. (Note: Christ’s freeness in doing good to us, should make us free in doing good to others).

This is not saying we need to stand on a soap box on a street corner passing out Bible tracks, or walk down Main Street with a sandwich board sign that says “Repent for the end is near !”But we can share the Gospel by example in the way we live our lives. Some of the best forms of evangelism come in very small ways with random acts of kindness.

This does not mean we must preach and say nothing else. But we must enlarge on it, letting people know that Jesus is the promised Messiah and Savior of the world. That they must repent of their sins. That they must believe in Him, and to submit to Him.