Matthew 10 Devotional Commentary

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Matthew 10:5

Matthew 10:5

It is very important to understand that Jesus was specifically sent to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. He was to execute God's many promises of a kingdom on earth and to fulfil the many prophecies that spoke of peace and prosperity for God's chosen nation. If the Gospels are read without recognising this important issue, it is possible to misinterpret many passages.

Israel were God's chosen people, through whom the Messiah read more...

Matthew 10:26

Matthew 10:26

Jesus came to His people to present Himself as Israel's Messiah-King. Many prophecies were fulfilled at His birth, and the miracles He performed identified Him as the One to Whom all the prophets pointed. The Lord Jesus proclaimed His kingdom agenda to the people through His various sermons and teachings, and in Matthew chapter 10, He prepared His 12 disciples to undertake a mission to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. They were to announce: "The kingdom read more...

Matthew 10:34

Matthew 10:34

Jesus came to the lost sheep of the house of Israel in fulfilment of Biblical prophecy. Quite early in His earthly ministry, He gave His twelve disciples authority over unclean spirits, and to heal every kind of disease and sickness. Before sending them out He taught them the meaning of discipleship to help them understand that genuine and sincere discipleship would not be an easy road... rather it would result in many conflicts, hardships, rejections, read more...