In a text with sound bites like this: "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few;" "I am sending you out like lambs into the midst of wolves;" and "I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions," there are plenty of things to cover and many ways to preach this week's lectionary text. 

But our guest, Dr. Chris Croghan highlights the through-line in this week's passage: that Jesus tells us to plagiarize his word. A word that delivers God's promise. That God authored you and gave you an identity. A new life in the forgiveness of sins. 

Questions Adam, Kiri and Mason ask:

• What's the harvest? 
• Why should you include verses 12-15 when the lectionary omits them? 
• How do you preach such a long text?

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