The Arvada enterprise., 1920-11-18

Matt. 9:S1, ".
ADDITIONAL MArERIAI--Lukes sa-s.
l0I-.O.
PRIMARY TopIC-Js.us Sending ou,
Helpers.
JUNIOR ToPIC-The Twelve Apostles
Sent Forth.
INTERMEDIATES AND SENIOR TOPIC
-Heralds OF tho King.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC
-Recruittng Christian Workera
Having set forth the laws Of the
kingdom in the sermon on the mount
and his power to administer the af.
fairs Of the kingdom In the miracles
Of the eighth and ninth chapters, Mat
thew now sets before us the methods
which the king adopted In the propa-
cation of the kingdom. The following
divisions OF the chapter suggest the
dispensational aspects of the lesson:
!. instructions Bearing Immediately
Upon the Apostlss' Work to the Death
Of Christ (vv. 1-l5).
In strictncss of Interpretation these
teachings have no application to any
later period.
!. The ministers chosen (vv. 1-D.
These u humble men were chosen and
commissioned f0f the work Of tho prop
agation Of the kingdom. They were
not commissioned with church truth.
These IL stood In u peculiar relation to
Israel.
2. The sphere Of their mission (vv.
8, o.. They were only to go to Jews,
and that to respectable ones. They
had no message for gentiles or even
Samaritans. After Pentccost this
sphere was widencd (see Luke 24:48-
20; Acts 1:S). This would be
strnnge restriction to place upon min
listers today. since the middle wall Of
partition" was broken down by the
death Of Christ.
8. Their message ". y. 'The king.
dom Of heaven IL ut hand" This
meant that the promised kingdom Of
Israel was at hand. that Jesus Christ,
the promised king. was present and
ready to set up his kingdom II they
were willing to have II. This differs
widely from the message of the min
listers today.
I. The supernatural Authorization
Of their mission ". 81. They were
clothed with power - work wossdreus
miracles. These wonderful. works
were really done by the twelve. Where
10 the minister today who In 10 fool.
hardy as TO try to fulhll thIsl
8. Their maintenance tvv. o. l0).
They were to make no provision for
their support, but to depend wholly
upon the Lord who sent them.
O. Responsibilities Of those to whom
the message was delivered (vv. 1l.l5).
Upon entering the city or town they
were to inquire for a reputable place
to stay. Into that hons. they were 10
bring pence. II the people would not
receive them or hear their message.
they were to pronounce judgment upon
them. and the turning Of the Lord from
them symbolIzed by the ministers wip.
Ing the dust from their feet when
turning from the people who hnd re-
jected their message.
u. Instructions Concerning hs Tss.
timony from Psntseest Onward wv.
1920. After PentecOst. testimony for
Christ would be- fraught with grent
danger. Both Jews and gcntiles would
assail the messengers with the most
bitter prosecutions. They wsre
scourxed In the synsgogues before
heather magistrates. Instead Ol
bringing pence into the homes they
brought divisions of the fiercext kinds
among families. In their defense they
were to rely upon tho Holy Spirit d
aid them. These conditions were III
orally fulfilled In the period from Pen
tecOst to the destruction OF Jerusaie,p
Since tho fall Of Jerusalem no one
las ever been scOurged In a syns
RoEne. Verse 23 seems to carry the
work forward 10 the time Of tho
preaching OF the gospel of the king.
dom In the tribulnti0n times. The
Lords coming then IN s0 speedy that
their testimony ls cut short.
~. Teaching Applicable In All
Ages tvv. 24-42).
Tho disciple hns the position Of one
ness with his ninster. lie is TO cOu.
rngconsly declare the whole counsel
OF God. though most violently opposed,
knowing that all things work tOgcth.
er for good to them TINT love Cod
Though their testimony be met viii,
the most bitter opposition. they should
not be surprised Or discouraged. for VI
completely II the Lord identified witt,
bis disciples that he accepts treatment