Matthew 9:35-10:23 – Drew Downs

Centered Hospitality—Far Better Than Evangelism

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8 min read

Jesus sends the disciples out into the world with nothing to wear or eat so that they would receive hospitality as much as they offer it.

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3 min read

Jesus sends his disciples out to do the things he does, which, at this point is stuff that has been blowing their ever-loving minds.

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3 min read

The vision Jesus offers the disciples, of seeing themselves as laborers in the fields is one we hear with baggage and sincere hope.

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6 min read

Jesus looks at all of the people and he sees a whole—all of the people together—who need help and people to help.

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3 min read

This week’s gospel is too easily taken as a reflection on leadership, or the need for better leaders. That’s not it.

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2 min read

When Jesus shows sympathy for the people who are “like sheep without a shepherd” do we ever think to ask why they are?