LESSON 5*July 26 - August 1Matthew 10: Jesus and His Disciples
SABBATH AFTERNOON Read for This Week's Study:
Jesus, the world's greatest teacher, gave His disciples instructions before sending them out to witness. What principles can we take from His words for ourselves today? Jesus knew that an important part of His task was to train a group of His followers to continue His mission. So now, after touring Galilee—preaching, teaching, and healing—He knew it was time to send out His 12 disciples on their first assignment. They were to receive their first practical experience.
The disciples had received a highly specialized education from the greatest Teacher the world has ever known. They had seen in Jesus—in living action—the principles on which the universe is founded. They had seen the ultimate model of how human beings should live.
The disciples had been with Jesus for only a year or so. But they had walked and talked with the One who was, Himself, the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6). The time had finally come to put into practice what they had learned. Before Jesus sent out the disciples, He gave them special instruction.
This week we will explore the highlights from Jesus' words to His disciples as they embarked on their mission.
After all, if we cannot believe the Bible, what can we believe?
*Study this week's lesson to prepare for Sabbath, August 2.
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