These small group studies of Matthew contain outlines, cross-references, Bible study discussion questions, verse by verse commentary, and applications.

Jesus instructed the Twelve as follows: 'Remember, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; so be cunning as serpents and yet as harmless as doves.

Commitment to Jesus Christ is long-term. In difficult times his help will be there, and our convictions about him may lead to conflict even with those closest ...

Matthew 10:16–25 follows Jesus' instructions to His twelve apostles, giving them guidance for their impending missionary journey. Here, He begins to describe ...

Commentary on Matthew 10:16-23. Today's passage clearly reflects later experiences of the Church as, for instance, described in many parts of the Acts of the ...

3 окт. 2023 г. · In Matthew 10:16-23, Jesus expands His discussion not only to the immediate mission, but to the universal mission of the church. In this ...

12 июл. 2019 г. · Jesus said to his Apostles: “Behold, I am sending you like sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and simple as doves.

22 мар. 2023 г. · The teaching Jesus is giving here is to be as “wise” as serpents but not take on the nature of a serpent.

12 июл. 2022 г. · Jesus called his disciples to proclaim the gospel of the kingdom and to meet the needs of others even though such a path was laden with danger ...

31 дек. 2018 г. · Jesus intends for his disciples to not be ignorant, or caught unaware, of the danger that will accompany their mission to proclaim the gospel.