Today's Agenda:
Jesus Heals Two Blind Men
A Prophet is Not without Honor
The Harvest is Plentiful
The Names of the Disciples
Jesus Instructs His Disciples
Sheep Among Wolves
King Herod Hears of Jesus
Why John the Baptist was Imprisoned
A Large Crowd Follows Jesus
‘You Give Them Something to Eat’
Jesus and Peter Walk on Water
Jesus Heals Two Blind Men
A Prophet is Not without Honor
The Harvest is Plentiful
The Names of the Disciples
Jesus Instructs His Disciples
Sheep Among Wolves
King Herod Hears of Jesus
Why John the Baptist was Imprisoned
A Large Crowd Follows Jesus
‘You Give Them Something to Eat’
Jesus and Peter Walk on Water
Jesus Heals Two Blind Men
Matthew 9:24-34 - And when Jesus departed there, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, ‘You Son of David, have mercy on us.’
28 And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus said unto them, ‘Do you believe that I am able to do this?’ They said unto him, ‘Yes, Lord.’
29 Then he touched their eyes, saying, ‘According to your faith be it unto you.’ 30 And their eyes were opened; and Jesus strictly charged them, saying, ‘See that no man know it.’ 31 But they, when they were departed, spread abroad his fame in all that country.
32 As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil. 33 And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spoke: and the multitudes marveled, saying, ‘It was never so seen in Israel.’
34 But the Pharisees said, ‘He casts out devils through the prince of the devils.’
A Prophet is Not without Honor
Mark 6:1-6 - And he went out from there, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him. 2 And when the Sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, ‘Where did this man get these things? And what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?
3 Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Judah, and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us?’ And they were offended at him. 4 But Jesus said unto them, ‘A prophet is not without honor, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.’
5 And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them. 6 And he marveled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages, teaching.
The Harvest is Plentiful
Matthew 9:35-11:1 - And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the Kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. 36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.
37 Then said he unto his disciples, ‘The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few; 38 Pray therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth laborers into his harvest.’
The Names of the Disciples
Matthew 10:1 - And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. 2 Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; 3 Philip, and Bareholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus; 4 Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.
Jesus Instructs His Disciples
5 These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, ‘Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter you not: 6 But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7 And as you go, preach, saying, The Kingdom of heaven is at hand. 8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely you have received, freely give.
9 Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, 10 Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat. 11 And into whatever city or town you shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till you go there.
12 And when you come into an house, salute it. 13 And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you. 14 And whoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when you depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet. 15 Truly I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the Day of Judgment, than for that city.’
Sheep Among Wolves
16 ‘Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be you therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. 17 But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues; 18 and you shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.
19 But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what you shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what you shall speak. 20 For it is not you that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaks in you.
21 And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death. 22 And you shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endures to the end shall be saved. 23 But when they persecute you in this city, flee you into another: for truly I say unto you, ‘You shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man has come.’
24 The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord. 25 It is enough for the disciple that he is like his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household? 26 Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.
27 What I tell you in darkness, speak in light: and what you hear in the ear, that preach you upon the housetops. 28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the life: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both life and body in Gehenna fire. 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. 30 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
31 Don’t be afraid therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. 32 whoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. 33 But whoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.
34 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. 35 For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. 36 And a man's foes shall be they of his own household. 37 He that loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
38 And he that takes not his cross, and follows after me, is not worthy of me. 39 He that finds his life shall lose it: and he that loses his life for my sake shall find it. 40 He that receives you receives me, and he that receives me receives him that sent me. 41 He that receives a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward.
42 And whoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, truly I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.’
Matthew 11:1 And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed there to teach and to preach in their cities.
King Herod Hears of Jesus
Mark 6:14-46 - And King Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, ‘That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do show forth themselves in him.’ 15 Others said, ‘He is Elias.’ And others said, ‘It is a prophet, or as one of the prophets.’ 16 But when Herod heard thereof, he said, ‘It is John, whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead.’
Why John the Baptist was Imprisoned
17 For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife: for he had married her. 18 For John had said unto Herod, ‘It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife.’
19 Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not: 20 For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.
21 And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief estates of Galilee; 22 And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in, and danced, and pleased Herod and them that sat with him, the king said unto the damsel, ‘Ask of me whatever you will, and I will give it you.’
23 And he swore unto her, ‘Whatever you shall ask of me, I will give it you, unto the half of my Kingdom.’ 24 And she went forth, and said unto her mother, ‘What shall I ask?’ And she said, ‘The head of John the Baptist.’
25 And she came in straightway with have unto the king, and asked, saying, ‘I will that you give me by and by in a charger the head of John the Baptist.’
26 And the king was exceedingly sorry; yet for his oath's sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her. 27 And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison, 28 And brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel: and the damsel gave it to her mother.
29 And when his disciples heard of it, they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb.
30 And the apostles gathered themselves together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught. 31 And he said unto them, ‘Come you yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while:’ for there were many coming and going and they had no leisure so much as to eat. 32 And they departed into a desert place by ship privately.
A Large Crowd Follows Jesus
Mark 6:33 - And the people saw them departing, and many knew him, and ran afoot there out of all cities, and out-ran them, and came together unto him. 34 And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.
35 And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came unto him, and said, ‘This is a desert place, and now the time is far passed: 36 Send them away, that they may go into the country round about, and into the villages, and buy themselves bread: for they have nothing to eat.’
‘You Give Them Something to Eat’
37 He answered and said unto them, ‘You give them something to eat.’ And they say unto him, ‘Shall we go and buy two hundred pennyworth of bread, and give them to eat?’
38 He said unto them, ‘How many loaves do you have? Go and see.’ And when they knew, they say, ‘Five, and two fishes.’
39 And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies upon the green grass. 40 And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties. 41 And when he had taken the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and broke the loaves, and gave them to his disciples to set before them; and the two fishes he divided among them all.
42 And they did all eat, and were filled. 43 And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes. 44 And they that did eat of the loaves were about five thousand men. 45 And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people. 46 And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray.
Jesus and Peter Walk on Water
Matthew 14:24-33 - But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. 25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. 26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, ‘It is a spirit!’ And they cried out for fear.
27 But straightway Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘Be of good cheer; it’s me; don’t be afraid.’
28 And Peter answered him and said, ‘Lord, if it is you, bid me come unto you on the water.’
29 And he said, ‘Come.’ And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.
30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, ‘Lord, save me.’ 31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, ‘O you of little faith, why did you doubt?’ 32 And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. 33 Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, ‘Of a truth you are the Son of God.’
Mark 6:53-56 And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore. 54 And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him, 55 And ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was.
56 And wherever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole.
Matthew 9:24-34 - And when Jesus departed there, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, ‘You Son of David, have mercy on us.’
28 And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus said unto them, ‘Do you believe that I am able to do this?’ They said unto him, ‘Yes, Lord.’
29 Then he touched their eyes, saying, ‘According to your faith be it unto you.’ 30 And their eyes were opened; and Jesus strictly charged them, saying, ‘See that no man know it.’ 31 But they, when they were departed, spread abroad his fame in all that country.
32 As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil. 33 And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spoke: and the multitudes marveled, saying, ‘It was never so seen in Israel.’
34 But the Pharisees said, ‘He casts out devils through the prince of the devils.’
A Prophet is Not without Honor
Mark 6:1-6 - And he went out from there, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him. 2 And when the Sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, ‘Where did this man get these things? And what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?
3 Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Judah, and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us?’ And they were offended at him. 4 But Jesus said unto them, ‘A prophet is not without honor, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.’
5 And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them. 6 And he marveled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages, teaching.
The Harvest is Plentiful
Matthew 9:35-11:1 - And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the Kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. 36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.
37 Then said he unto his disciples, ‘The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few; 38 Pray therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth laborers into his harvest.’
The Names of the Disciples
Matthew 10:1 - And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. 2 Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; 3 Philip, and Bareholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus; 4 Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.
Jesus Instructs His Disciples
5 These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, ‘Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter you not: 6 But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7 And as you go, preach, saying, The Kingdom of heaven is at hand. 8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely you have received, freely give.
9 Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, 10 Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat. 11 And into whatever city or town you shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till you go there.
12 And when you come into an house, salute it. 13 And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you. 14 And whoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when you depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet. 15 Truly I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the Day of Judgment, than for that city.’
Sheep Among Wolves
16 ‘Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be you therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. 17 But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues; 18 and you shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.
19 But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what you shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what you shall speak. 20 For it is not you that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaks in you.
21 And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death. 22 And you shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endures to the end shall be saved. 23 But when they persecute you in this city, flee you into another: for truly I say unto you, ‘You shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man has come.’
24 The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord. 25 It is enough for the disciple that he is like his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household? 26 Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.
27 What I tell you in darkness, speak in light: and what you hear in the ear, that preach you upon the housetops. 28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the life: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both life and body in Gehenna fire. 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. 30 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
31 Don’t be afraid therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. 32 whoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. 33 But whoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.
34 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. 35 For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. 36 And a man's foes shall be they of his own household. 37 He that loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
38 And he that takes not his cross, and follows after me, is not worthy of me. 39 He that finds his life shall lose it: and he that loses his life for my sake shall find it. 40 He that receives you receives me, and he that receives me receives him that sent me. 41 He that receives a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward.
42 And whoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, truly I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.’
Matthew 11:1 And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed there to teach and to preach in their cities.
King Herod Hears of Jesus
Mark 6:14-46 - And King Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, ‘That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do show forth themselves in him.’ 15 Others said, ‘He is Elias.’ And others said, ‘It is a prophet, or as one of the prophets.’ 16 But when Herod heard thereof, he said, ‘It is John, whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead.’
Why John the Baptist was Imprisoned
17 For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife: for he had married her. 18 For John had said unto Herod, ‘It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife.’
19 Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not: 20 For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.
21 And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief estates of Galilee; 22 And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in, and danced, and pleased Herod and them that sat with him, the king said unto the damsel, ‘Ask of me whatever you will, and I will give it you.’
23 And he swore unto her, ‘Whatever you shall ask of me, I will give it you, unto the half of my Kingdom.’ 24 And she went forth, and said unto her mother, ‘What shall I ask?’ And she said, ‘The head of John the Baptist.’
25 And she came in straightway with have unto the king, and asked, saying, ‘I will that you give me by and by in a charger the head of John the Baptist.’
26 And the king was exceedingly sorry; yet for his oath's sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her. 27 And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison, 28 And brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel: and the damsel gave it to her mother.
29 And when his disciples heard of it, they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb.
30 And the apostles gathered themselves together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught. 31 And he said unto them, ‘Come you yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while:’ for there were many coming and going and they had no leisure so much as to eat. 32 And they departed into a desert place by ship privately.
A Large Crowd Follows Jesus
Mark 6:33 - And the people saw them departing, and many knew him, and ran afoot there out of all cities, and out-ran them, and came together unto him. 34 And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.
35 And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came unto him, and said, ‘This is a desert place, and now the time is far passed: 36 Send them away, that they may go into the country round about, and into the villages, and buy themselves bread: for they have nothing to eat.’
‘You Give Them Something to Eat’
37 He answered and said unto them, ‘You give them something to eat.’ And they say unto him, ‘Shall we go and buy two hundred pennyworth of bread, and give them to eat?’
38 He said unto them, ‘How many loaves do you have? Go and see.’ And when they knew, they say, ‘Five, and two fishes.’
39 And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies upon the green grass. 40 And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties. 41 And when he had taken the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and broke the loaves, and gave them to his disciples to set before them; and the two fishes he divided among them all.
42 And they did all eat, and were filled. 43 And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes. 44 And they that did eat of the loaves were about five thousand men. 45 And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people. 46 And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray.
Jesus and Peter Walk on Water
Matthew 14:24-33 - But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. 25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. 26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, ‘It is a spirit!’ And they cried out for fear.
27 But straightway Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘Be of good cheer; it’s me; don’t be afraid.’
28 And Peter answered him and said, ‘Lord, if it is you, bid me come unto you on the water.’
29 And he said, ‘Come.’ And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.
30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, ‘Lord, save me.’ 31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, ‘O you of little faith, why did you doubt?’ 32 And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. 33 Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, ‘Of a truth you are the Son of God.’
Mark 6:53-56 And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore. 54 And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him, 55 And ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was.
56 And wherever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole.
WHY JESUS MATTERS NOW
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