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Title: Chapter 5: The Mission Begins


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Chapter 5 The Mission Begins
  • Preparing
  • the
  • Way
  • of the
  • Lord
  • CONCEPT D
  • Wandering Preacher, Unique Teacher

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Like Rabbis of His Day - Jesus
  • roamed from place to place teaching accompanied
    by band of disciples
  • taught in synagogues or wherever people gathered
    to listen

3
Unlike Rabbis of His Day - Jesus
  • Had a different notion of kingdom.
  • Claimed special role - he would personally
    establish
  • embody the kingdom
  • Claimed himself as the sole
  • judge of the truth of what he taught
  • Used parables
  • Performed miracles

4
Jesus His Disciples A Unique Relationship
  • Different from that of other rabbis their
    followers
  • Disciples did not choose Jesus, he called them.

5
Jesus His Disciples A Unique Relationship
  • They were called to share his mission.
  • He called them to a lasting relationship
  • with him.

6
  • So, for us to be disciples today
  • Have a personal, lasting relationship with God.
  • Share Jesus mission in proclaiming his kingdom.

7
The 12 Apostles
  • Israelites at 1 time had 12 tribes - each
    descending from Jacobs 12 sons.
  • The 12 apostles were the foundation of a new
    community of faith, a new Israel the Christian
    church.

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The 12 Apostles
  • Apostle from Greek word to send forth
  • They shared Jesus power.
  • After Jesus death resurrection they continued
    to preach, heal make disciples through
    baptizing in his name.

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The 12 Apostles
  • Ordinary people, who, because of Jesus were
    capable of extraordinary things.
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