This passage recounts Jesus sending his twelve disciples to proclaim God's kingdom throughout Judea. We'll compare and contrast their calling with our Christian mission today.

God's attribute of long suffering, when rightly understood, incites gratitude and humility in our hearts. It also sets the example for how we should express Christ's love to others.

This story serves as a warning not to shut our ears to God's message, which can be especially difficult when he uses familiar people to speak it.