Gracious Jesus 39 The First Commission

3. THE FIRST COMMISSION PRESENTATION OVERVIEW 10:1-15; Luke 6:7; 3:13- 19;6:6b-11; Objectives Bible passage Message Communication Characteristics Contrasting the Great Commission Common Principles Recap Discussion

4. THE FIRST COMMISSION OBJECTIVES To understand: The difference between the first commission and great commission What we are authorized to do today as Christ’s disciples Principles to follow on our calling

5. THE FIRST COMMISSION 10 And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction. 2 The names of the twelve apostles are these: first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; 3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4 Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.

6. THE FIRST COMMISSION 7 And proclaim as you go, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ 8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You received without paying; give without pay. 9 Acquire no gold or silver or copper for your belts, 10 no bag for your journey, or two tunics or sandals or a staff, for the laborer deserves his food.

7. THE FIRST COMMISSION 11 And whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy in it and stay there until you depart. 12 As you enter the house, greet it. 13 And if the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it, but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you. 14 And if anyone will not receive you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet when you leave that house or town. 15 Truly, I say to you, it will be more bearable on the day of judgment for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah than for that town. Matt 10

8. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FIRST COMMISSION Groomed by God Granted authority Given to give

9. COMMUNICATION “The Kingdom of heaven is near” v 7 Heaven is descending to earth, into our lives.

10. CHARACTERISTICS GROOMED BY GOD Learn from Jesus (the Word) Imitate Jesus Called by Jesus

11. CHARACTERISTICS GRANTED AUTHORITY Immense power - over sickness, spirits, death. To reflect the Messiah’s call. Goal – to demonstrate and prepare for spiritual healing

12. CHARACTERISTICS GIVEN TO GIVE Spiritual gifts not to be used for material returns only maintenance. Eg. Balaam, Elisha’s servant, Gehazi. “What is freely received should be freely given”

13. CONTRASTING THE GREAT COMMISSION Communication – Kingdom of heaven is near vs. here. Commissioned apostles – The twelve vs all disciples Complete Focus – Jews vs. all the world Comprehensive authority – vs distributed spiritual gifts:

14. COMMUNICATION – HERE VS. NEAR They were fore- runners like John the baptist. Today we have the gospel, and the word of God with the spirit to work

15. CONTRASTS COMMISSIONED APOSTLES The twelve had a special calling. In biblical terms there are only “the” twelve apostles. Rev 21:14,19,20 The rest are disciples.

16. CONTRASTS COMMISSIONED APOSTLES 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, Ephesians 2:20

17. CONTRASTS COMPLETE FOCUS This commission covered only the Jews (lost sheep of Israel) vs. all the world in the great commission.

18. CONTRASTS COMPREHENSIVE AUTHORITY  Over death  Over demons  Power to judge. Today those are distributed as spiritual gifts in the body of Christ and less intense as focus is spiritual healing.

19. COMMON PRINCIPLES • Only Jesus calls – the highest calling • Never use spiritual gift for material gain – only for maintenance • Goal is spiritual healing • The best investment can bomb. Move on. • Have a focus • Respect God given authority

20. RECAP THE FIRST COMMISSION Communication  Kingdom of Heaven is near vs here. Characteristics  Groomed by God  Granted authority  Given to give Contrasts  Communication  Commissioned apostles  Complete focus  Comprehensive authority Common Principles  Only Jesus calls  Spiritual gift never for material gain  Goal - spiritual healing  Best investment can bomb  Have a focus  Respect God given authority

21. DISCUSSION 1. What are some misconceptions on the disciples’ calling? How can we avoid them? 2. In what ways can we violate the intent of His calling? 3. How can we ensure we remain true in all aspects as a model disciple? 4. What encourages us from the passage?

22. REFERENCES 1. http://charlesasullivan.com

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Groomed by God - Preparation – learned from Jesus, Imitated Jesus, called by Jesus Granted Authority - Healing – physical to demonstrate spiritual Given to Give - Spiritual gifts not for material returns – eg. Elisha’s servant, Balaam. Maintenance can be received- daily sustenance
Groomed by God - Preparation – learned from Jesus, Imitated Jesus, called by Jesus
Granted Authority - Healing – physical to demonstrate spiritual. Is this same power relavent today? The physical demonstration may not be required to that extent – as the point has been proven. It is the spiritual healing and awakening that should be the focus.
Given to Give - Spiritual gifts not for material returns – eg. Elisha’s servant, Balaam. Maintenance can be received- daily sustenance
Great Commission (Matt 28:18-20) Complete Focus Other Significances of the Number 12 Jesus chose 12 disciples who later became the 12 apostles which seem to fit the context of the number 12 used elsewhere in the Bible as this number also signified governmental rule or authority. The betrayer, Judas, was replaced by Matthias (Acts 1:23-26). The New Jerusalem which descends out of heaven has 12 gates made of pearl which are manned by 12 angels. Each of the gates has been named after one of the 12 tribes of Israel. In Revelation 7, twelve thousands from each of the 12 tribes of Israel will be saved near the end of the present world system. The walls of the New Jerusalem are measured at 144 cubits high which is 12 multiplied (Rev 21:16). The New City is also 12,000 furlongs squared (Rev 21:16). There are 12 precious stones that will be used as the foundation of the New Jerusalem (Rev 21:19-20). The wall of the city had 12 foundations with the 12 names of the apostles on each one (Rev 21:14). Twelve thousand will be taken from the earth so that they may serve the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ (Rev 14:1-5). The high priest’s breastplate had 12 precious stones embedded within them. Jesus very first words were spoken at the age of 12 (Luke 2:42). There was even a woman who had suffered from a blood hemorrhage for 12 years (Luke 8:40). There are 12 Minor Prophets in the Old Testament. They are called minor, not because they are less important than the Major Prophets, but due to their size being considerably smaller. There are 12 historical books in the Bible: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Sam, 2 Sam, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther. There were 12 loaves of permanent offerings on the golden table (Lev 24:5). There were 12 explorers or spies sent into the land of Canaan (Due 1:23). Solomon had 12 administrators in his kingdom (1 Kings 4:7). There were 12 men who laid 12 stones in building a monument to the Lord (Joshua 4:3). The Book of Chronicles contained 12 great priests. Twelve curses were indicated for disobedience to Israel (Duet 27). A young Israelite male took 12 years before he could be admitted as a “son of the law.” There were the 12 sacrifices of animals that were to be given (Numb 7, 29). http://www.patheos.com/blogs/christiancrier/2014/09/28/what-does-the-number-twelve-12-mean-or-represent-in-the-bible/
Great Commission (Matt 28:18-20) Complete Focus Other Significances of the Number 12 Jesus chose 12 disciples who later became the 12 apostles which seem to fit the context of the number 12 used elsewhere in the Bible as this number also signified governmental rule or authority. The betrayer, Judas, was replaced by Matthias (Acts 1:23-26). The New Jerusalem which descends out of heaven has 12 gates made of pearl which are manned by 12 angels. Each of the gates has been named after one of the 12 tribes of Israel. In Revelation 7, twelve thousands from each of the 12 tribes of Israel will be saved near the end of the present world system. The walls of the New Jerusalem are measured at 144 cubits high which is 12 multiplied (Rev 21:16). The New City is also 12,000 furlongs squared (Rev 21:16). There are 12 precious stones that will be used as the foundation of the New Jerusalem (Rev 21:19-20). The wall of the city had 12 foundations with the 12 names of the apostles on each one (Rev 21:14). Twelve thousand will be taken from the earth so that they may serve the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ (Rev 14:1-5). The high priest’s breastplate had 12 precious stones embedded within them. Jesus very first words were spoken at the age of 12 (Luke 2:42). There was even a woman who had suffered from a blood hemorrhage for 12 years (Luke 8:40). There are 12 Minor Prophets in the Old Testament. They are called minor, not because they are less important than the Major Prophets, but due to their size being considerably smaller. There are 12 historical books in the Bible: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Sam, 2 Sam, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther. There were 12 loaves of permanent offerings on the golden table (Lev 24:5). There were 12 explorers or spies sent into the land of Canaan (Due 1:23). Solomon had 12 administrators in his kingdom (1 Kings 4:7). There were 12 men who laid 12 stones in building a monument to the Lord (Joshua 4:3). The Book of Chronicles contained 12 great priests. Twelve curses were indicated for disobedience to Israel (Duet 27). A young Israelite male took 12 years before he could be admitted as a “son of the law.” There were the 12 sacrifices of animals that were to be given (Numb 7, 29). http://www.patheos.com/blogs/christiancrier/2014/09/28/what-does-the-number-twelve-12-mean-or-represent-in-the-bible/
Great Commission (Matt 28:18-20) The Twelve..-10 And he carried me away in the Spirit to a great, high mountain, and showed me the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God, 11 having the glory of God, its radiance like a most rare jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal. 12 It had a great, high wall, with twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and on the gates the names of the twelve tribes of the sons of Israel were inscribed— 13 on the east three gates, on the north three gates, on the south three gates, and on the west three gates. 14 And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb……..The foundations of the city walls were decorated with every kind of precious stone. The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald, 20 the fifth onyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, the twelfth amethyst. 21 And the twelve gates were twelve pearls, each of the gates made of a single pearl, and the street of the city was pure gold, like transparent glass. Rev 21:19-21 Exodus 28:21 12 stones in breastplate – tribes of Israel. Complete Focus Comprehensive authority Their authority levels were almost similar to that of Christ – Over death Over demons Power to judge . Today, those authorities are distributed in the body of Christ. Other Significances of the Number 12 Jesus chose 12 disciples who later became the 12 apostles which seem to fit the context of the number 12 used elsewhere in the Bible as this number also signified governmental rule or authority. The betrayer, Judas, was replaced by Matthias (Acts 1:23-26). The New Jerusalem which descends out of heaven has 12 gates made of pearl which are manned by 12 angels. Each of the gates has been named after one of the 12 tribes of Israel. In Revelation 7, twelve thousands from each of the 12 tribes of Israel will be saved near the end of the present world system. The walls of the New Jerusalem are measured at 144 cubits high which is 12 multiplied (Rev 21:16). The New City is also 12,000 furlongs squared (Rev 21:16). There are 12 precious stones that will be used as the foundation of the New Jerusalem (Rev 21:19-20). The wall of the city had 12 foundations with the 12 names of the apostles on each one (Rev 21:14). Twelve thousand will be taken from the earth so that they may serve the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ (Rev 14:1-5). The high priest’s breastplate had 12 precious stones embedded within them. Jesus very first words were spoken at the age of 12 (Luke 2:42). There was even a woman who had suffered from a blood hemorrhage for 12 years (Luke 8:40). There are 12 Minor Prophets in the Old Testament. They are called minor, not because they are less important than the Major Prophets, but due to their size being considerably smaller. There are 12 historical books in the Bible: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Sam, 2 Sam, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther. There were 12 loaves of permanent offerings on the golden table (Lev 24:5). There were 12 explorers or spies sent into the land of Canaan (Due 1:23). Solomon had 12 administrators in his kingdom (1 Kings 4:7). There were 12 men who laid 12 stones in building a monument to the Lord (Joshua 4:3). The Book of Chronicles contained 12 great priests. Twelve curses were indicated for disobedience to Israel (Duet 27). A young Israelite male took 12 years before he could be admitted as a “son of the law.” There were the 12 sacrifices of animals that were to be given (Numb 7, 29). http://www.patheos.com/blogs/christiancrier/2014/09/28/what-does-the-number-twelve-12-mean-or-represent-in-the-bible/
28 And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, administrating, and various kinds of tongues. 1 corinthians 12. Apostles and prophets may no longer be among us as they have laid the foundations and we are building upon it.
Great Commission (Matt 28:18-20) Complete Focus Comprehensive authority Their authority levels were almost similar to that of Christ – Over death Over demons Power to judge . Today, those authorities are distributed in the body of Christ. Other Significances of the Number 12 Jesus chose 12 disciples who later became the 12 apostles which seem to fit the context of the number 12 used elsewhere in the Bible as this number also signified governmental rule or authority. The betrayer, Judas, was replaced by Matthias (Acts 1:23-26). The New Jerusalem which descends out of heaven has 12 gates made of pearl which are manned by 12 angels. Each of the gates has been named after one of the 12 tribes of Israel. In Revelation 7, twelve thousands from each of the 12 tribes of Israel will be saved near the end of the present world system. The walls of the New Jerusalem are measured at 144 cubits high which is 12 multiplied (Rev 21:16). The New City is also 12,000 furlongs squared (Rev 21:16). There are 12 precious stones that will be used as the foundation of the New Jerusalem (Rev 21:19-20). The wall of the city had 12 foundations with the 12 names of the apostles on each one (Rev 21:14). Twelve thousand will be taken from the earth so that they may serve the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ (Rev 14:1-5). The high priest’s breastplate had 12 precious stones embedded within them. Jesus very first words were spoken at the age of 12 (Luke 2:42). There was even a woman who had suffered from a blood hemorrhage for 12 years (Luke 8:40). There are 12 Minor Prophets in the Old Testament. They are called minor, not because they are less important than the Major Prophets, but due to their size being considerably smaller. There are 12 historical books in the Bible: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Sam, 2 Sam, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther. There were 12 loaves of permanent offerings on the golden table (Lev 24:5). There were 12 explorers or spies sent into the land of Canaan (Due 1:23). Solomon had 12 administrators in his kingdom (1 Kings 4:7). There were 12 men who laid 12 stones in building a monument to the Lord (Joshua 4:3). The Book of Chronicles contained 12 great priests. Twelve curses were indicated for disobedience to Israel (Duet 27). A young Israelite male took 12 years before he could be admitted as a “son of the law.” There were the 12 sacrifices of animals that were to be given (Numb 7, 29). http://www.patheos.com/blogs/christiancrier/2014/09/28/what-does-the-number-twelve-12-mean-or-represent-in-the-bible/
They set the foundations…built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. Eph 2:20 Comprehensive authority Their authority levels were almost similar to that of Christ – Over death Over demons Power to judge . Today, those authorities are distributed in the body of Christ. The Twelve..-10 And he carried me away in the Spirit to a great, high mountain, and showed me the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God, 11 having the glory of God, its radiance like a most rare jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal. 12 It had a great, high wall, with twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and on the gates the names of the twelve tribes of the sons of Israel were inscribed— 13 on the east three gates, on the north three gates, on the south three gates, and on the west three gates. 14 And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb……..The foundations of the city walls were decorated with every kind of precious stone. The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald, 20 the fifth onyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, the twelfth amethyst. 21 And the twelve gates were twelve pearls, each of the gates made of a single pearl, and the street of the city was pure gold, like transparent glass. Rev 21:19-21 Exodus 28:21 12 stones in breastplate – tribes of Israel.
Judas’ exist everywhere. So do God’s chosen ones

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