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What is the consequence of confessing Jesus before men according to the passage?
What is the value of a human life compared to sparrows?
Why should we not fear those who can kill the body?
What is the result of loving family more than Jesus?
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What is the consequence of receiving a prophet or a righteous man in the name of their title?
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What is the purpose of Jesus' coming according to the passage?
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What was the mission of the twelve disciples sent by Jesus?
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What was the disciples' message to the people as they went on their mission?
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What was Jesus' instruction to the disciples about provisions for their journey?
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How were the disciples to respond to those who did not receive them or their message?
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What did Jesus warn the disciples about in their mission?
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What was the consequence of enduring persecution to the end?
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What would happen to the brother who delivered up his brother to death?
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What was Jesus' instruction to the disciples when they were persecuted in a city?
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What was the role of the Spirit of the Father in the disciples' mission?
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Study Notes
Jesus' Warning to His Disciples
- Jesus warns his disciples that they will be persecuted and hated by people because of their association with him.
- He compares them to his household, saying that if people call the master of the house Beelzebub, they will certainly call his disciples by the same name.
- Jesus encourages his disciples not to fear those who can kill their bodies but cannot kill their souls.
The Importance of Confessing Jesus
- Jesus promises to confess before God in heaven those who confess him before men.
- Conversely, he will deny before God in heaven those who deny him before men.
Jesus' Mission and the Household
- Jesus came to set people at variance against their own families, causing division and conflict.
- A person's enemies will be those of their own household.
- Jesus requires his followers to prioritize their love for him above their love for family members.
The Value of Human Life
- Jesus compares the value of human life to that of sparrows, emphasizing that God is aware of every detail, even the number of hairs on a person's head.
- He assures his followers that they are of more value than many sparrows.
The Reward for Receiving Jesus' Disciples
- Jesus promises a reward to those who receive his disciples, prophets, and righteous men.
- Those who receive a disciple will receive a disciple's reward, and those who receive a righteous man will receive a righteous man's reward.
- Even a simple act of giving a cup of cold water to a disciple will be rewarded.
The Mission of the Twelve Disciples
- Jesus gives his twelve disciples power to cast out unclean spirits, heal sickness, and raise the dead.
- He commands them to go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel, preaching that the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
- They are to heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, and cast out devils, giving freely as they have received freely.
Instructions for the Disciples
- Jesus instructs his disciples not to take gold, silver, or copper with them on their journey.
- They are to rely on the hospitality of those they meet, staying in the houses of worthy people.
- If they are not received, they should shake off the dust of their feet as a sign of judgement.
Persecution and Betrayal
- Jesus warns his disciples that they will be persecuted, betrayed, and brought before governors and kings for his sake.
- They will be hated by all men for his name's sake, but those who endure to the end will be saved.
- The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord.
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Description
This quiz is based on Matthew Chapter 10, which discusses Jesus' instructions to his twelve apostles, granting them power to heal and cast out unclean spirits. Identify the key events and characters in this Bible chapter.
