Chapter 10 of Matthew begins with Jesus preparing his disciples to go out and do the ministry that Jesus alone has been doing up to this point. And while many of the particulars in Jesus’ instruction to the 12 were specific to them at that point, there is a word for us today as we consider the kingdom mission that all Christians are a part of.

In this last short paragraph from Matthew 9, we see some familiar language concerning Jesus’ ministry to the crowds as well as a glimpse into how our Lord responds to the situation at hand. This week’s passage is a call to his disciples about what we are to do as we look upon the crowds as well.

In Matthew 9:18–34, we are presented with more miraculous work done by our Lord. But in the story of these works of Christ, there is a bit of a spotlight put on the response of the people toward Jesus and what he does. And what we see is a connection between the way a person approaches Jesus and whether they receive what he has for them.

In Matthew 9:18–34, we are presented with more miraculous work done by our Lord. But in the story of these works of Christ, there is a bit of a spotlight put on the response of the people toward Jesus and what he does. And what we see is a connection between the way a person approaches Jesus and whether they receive what he has for them.

As we continue through chapter 9 of Matthew, we find two situations where Jesus is the source of controversy. But it certainly isn’t because Jesus is wrong or that he is stirring the pot for no good reason. The presence of the Son of God on earth signals a complete and monumental change of everything.

As we continue through chapter 9 of Matthew, we find two situations where Jesus is the source of controversy. But it certainly isn’t because Jesus is wrong or that he is stirring the pot for no good reason. The presence of the Son of God on earth signals a complete and monumental change of everything.

In last week’s passage, we were given a taste of what it costs to follow Christ. But for this week, Matthew gives us a fuller view of the one we are following. Through the three stories presented to us in this text, we see a display of power that separates Jesus from anyone or anything before him.

In last week’s passage, we were given a taste of what it costs to follow Christ. But for this week, Matthew gives us a fuller view of the one we are following. Through the three stories presented to us in this text, we see a display of power that separates Jesus from anyone or anything before him.

Last week’s passage gave us a glimpse of the authority that Jesus has from his healings and miracles. This week, we get a look at what it really means to follow him. From the response that he gives to two different people, Jesus bluntly describes the nature of discipleship.

Last week’s passage gave us a glimpse of the authority that Jesus has from his healings and miracles. This week, we get a look at what it really means to follow him. From the response that he gives to two different people, Jesus bluntly describes the nature of discipleship.