Jesus sends out the disciples into the harvest field, telling them to preach the Kingdom and heal the sick. He encourages them to look for Persons of Peace who will host them and spread their message of peace. Jesus warns the disciples that some will reject their message and persecute them, but tells them not to be afraid and to trust that God will give them the words to say.

2. MATTHEW 9:35
Jesus went through all the towns
– 10:1, etc.
& villages, teaching in their
synagogues, preaching the
good news of the Kingdom & healing
every disease & sickness. When He
saw the crowds, He had compassion
on them, because they were harassed
& helpless, like sheep without
a shepherd.

3. MATTHEW 9:35
Then He said to His disciples,
– harvest is plentiful but
“The10:1, etc. the
workers are few. Ask the Lord of
the harvest, therefore, to send out
workers into His harvest field.”

4. MATTHEW 9:35
He called His twelve disciples to Him
– 10:1, etc.
& gave them authority to drive out
evil spirits & to heal every disease
& sickness...These twelve Jesus sent
out with the following instructions:

5. MATTHEW 9:35
Do not go among the Gentiles or enter
– town of the etc.
any 10:1, Samaritans. Go rather
to the lost sheep of Israel. As you
go, preach this message: „The kingdom
of heaven is near.‟ Heal the sick, raise
the dead, cleanse those who have
leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you
have received, freely give…

6. MATTHEW 9:35
Whatever town or village you
– 10:1, etc.
enter, search for some worthy person
there
& stay at his house until you leave.
As you enter the home, give it your
greeting. If the home is deserving,
let your peace rest on it; if it is not,
let your peace return to you...
be as shrewd as snakes &

8. Kevin Bacon

10. Jesus sends out
Mission
the disciples
Jesus sends out the disciples into
the harvest field! (9:35-10:2a)

11. MATTHEW 9:35
Jesus went through all the
– 38
towns & villages, teaching in their
synagogues, preaching the good news
of the kingdom & healing every disease
& sickness. When He saw the crowds,
He had compassion on them,
because they were harassed & helpless,
like sheep without a shepherd.

12. MATTHEW 9:35
Then He said to His disciples,
– harvest
“The38 is plentiful but the
workers are few. Ask the Lord
of the harvest, therefore, to send
out workers into His harvest field.”

13. …like sheep without a shepherd…

16. Mission
Jesus sends US out into Lawrence, KS!

17. MATTHEW 10:1-
He called His twelve disciples to Him
5A
& gave them authority to drive out
evil spirits & to heal every disease
& sickness. These are the names
of the twelve apostles: first, Simon
(who is called Peter) & his brother
Andrew; James son of Zebedee,
& his brother John;
Philip & Bartholomew…

18. MATTHEW 10:1-
Thomas & Matthewthe tax collector;
5A
James son of Alphaeus, & Thaddaeus;
Simon the Zealot & Judas Iscariot,
who betrayed Him. These twelve
Jesus sent out with the following
instructions:

20. Jesus sends out
Mission
the disciples
Jesus sends out the disciples into
the harvest field! (9:35-10:2a)
Mandate
Jesus tells them to preach the Kingdom,
& to bring it with your coming! (10:5-8)

21. MATTHEW
Do not go among the Gentiles
10:5B-8
or enter any town of the Samaritans.
Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel.
As you go, preach this message:
„The kingdom of heaven is near.‟
Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse
those who have leprosy, drive out
demons. Freely you have
received, freely give.

22. Mandate
Share the Good News & bring
the Kingdom with your coming!

24. Jesus sends out
Mission
the disciples
Jesus sends out the disciples into
the harvest field! (9:35-10:2a)
Mandate
Jesus tells them to preach the Kingdom,
& to bring it with your coming! (10:5-8)

25. Jesus sends out
Method
the of Peace & stayto searchasout
disciples
Jesus encourages them
Persons as long
you are welcome! (11-14)

26. MATTHEW
Whatever town or village you enter,
10:11-14
search for some worthy person there
& stay at his house until you leave.
As you enter the home, give it your
greeting. If the home is deserving,
let your peace rest on it; if it is not,
let your peace return to you.

27. MATTHEW
If anyone will not welcome you
10:11-14
or listen to your words, shake the
dust off your feet when you leave
that home or town.

28. Method
Look for Persons of Peace & stay
as long as you are welcome!

29. Person of Peace

30. Luke 10:5-6
When you enter a house, first say
“Peace to this house.” If a man of
peace is there, your peace will rest
on him; if not, it will return to you.

31. Presence
Person of Peace

32. Presence
Person of Peace

33. Presence
Permanent
Person of Peace

34. Presence
Permanent
Person of Peace

35. Presence
Permanent
Person of Peace

36. Presence
Permanent
Power
Person of Peace

37. Presence
Permanent
Power
Person of Peace

38. 1 peter 3:15
Always be prepared to give an
answer to everyone who asks
you to give the reason for the
hope that you have. But do this
with gentleness and respect.

39. Jesus sends out
Mission
the disciples
Jesus sends out the disciples into
the harvest field! (9:35-10:2a)
Mandate
Jesus tells them to preach the Kingdom,
& to bring it with your coming! (10:5-8)

40. Jesus sends out
Method
the of Peace & stayto searchasout
disciples
Jesus encourages them
Persons as long
you are welcome! (11-14)
Message
Jesus offers words of warning &
encouragement for the road!

41. MATTHEW
I am sending you out like sheep
10:16-17, 21-22
among wolves. Therefore be as
shrewd as snakes & as innocent
as doves. Be on your guard against
men; they will hand you over
to the local councils & flog you
in their synagogues…

42. MATTHEW
Brother will betray brother
to death, & a father his 21-22
10:16-17, child;
children will rebel against their
parents & have them put to death.
All men will hate you because of Me,
but he who stands firm to
the end will be saved.

44. MATTHEW
So do not be afraid of them…
10:26, 19-20, 28-
when they arrest you, do not worry
about what to say or how to say it.
31 for it will not be you speaking,
At that time you will be given what
to say,
but the Spirit of your Father speaking
through you.

45. MATTHEW
Do not be afraid of those who kill
10:26, 19-20, 28-
the body but cannot kill the soul.
Rather, be afraid of the One who
31 two sparrows sold for
can destroy both soul & body in hell.
Are not
a penny?

46. MATTHEW
Yet not one of them will fall to the
10:26, 19-20, 28-
ground apart from the will of your
Father. And even the very hairs
31 be afraid; you are worth more
of your head are all numbered.
So don’t
than many sparrows.

48. fears of sharing
our faith

49. fears of sharing
Inexperience: “I don’t know what to Do!”
our faith

50. fears of sharing
Inexperience: “I don’t know what to Do!”
our faith
Inadequate: “I don’t know what to Say!”

51. fears of sharing
Inexperience: “I don’t know what to Do!”
our faith
Inadequate: “I don’t know what to Say!”
Perception: “I’m afraid of what people
will Think!”

52. fears of sharing
Inexperience: “I don’t know what to Do!”
our faith
Inadequate: “I don’t know what to Say!”
Perception: “I’m afraid of what people
will Think!”
Failure: “What if people don’t respond!”

53. fears of sharing
Inexperience: “I don’t know what to Do!”
our faith
Inadequate: “I don’t know what to Say!”
Perception: “I’m afraid of what people
will Think!”
Failure: “What if people don’t respond!”
Rejection: I’m afraid of losing my
friends and family!”

54. Mission: Be Bold!
It is God’s job to reap the harvest,
but Our job to work in the harvest field

55. Mandate: Be Wise!
Share your faith with words AND
deeds, with gentleness AND respect

56. Method: Be Prayerful!
Look for Persons of Peace & pray for
opportunities to share the Gospel

57. Message: Don’t be Afraid!
Share your Story. Share God‟s Story.

60. SUCCESSFUL YEAR END GIFT
Thanks to the Year End Gift of
$16,540
we now have
$35,000
in savings!

61. ONGOING PLEDGES/BUDGET
Things are going to be interesting…
- We’ve cut all four “levels” including
office space in 2012, certain staff
benefits, all non-essential budget
items (coffee/printing/etc.)
- Have a $37k gap between our
projected income & spending

62. HOW WE’RE RESPONDING
- Moving to full 10% tithe as a Church
- Meticulous tracking and analysis of
weekly/monthly/quarterly cash flow
- Monthly communication to you
- Spending on a cash-flow basis &
trying not to dip into savings

63. JAN ‘12 CASH FLOW UPDATE
TOTAL INCOME = $11,750
(not including tonight/this week)
TOTAL EXPENSES = $11,571
(not including about $4k in salary & other expenses)
TO BREAK EVEN = $3,821
(January average has been $3,917)

64. WHAT WE’RE ASKING OF YOU
CONTINUED PRAYER
- Financial provision
- Wisdom & direction
CONTINUED CHALLENGE
- Obey God in giving a full 10% tithe
- See this as normal discipleship,
essential for vision & God’s plan…