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

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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

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Jesus His Disciples A Unique Relationship

• Different from that of other rabbis their
  followers

• Disciples did not choose Jesus, he called them.

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Jesus His Disciples A Unique Relationship

• They were called to share his mission.

• He called them to a lasting relationship
• with him.

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

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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.