Theory question 106
Discipleship(a) Relate the account of the Mission of the Twelve, according to the Synoptics.
(b) State any four qualities required of today's evangelists.
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(a) Jesus called the twelve and gave them power and authority over demons and to cure diseases (Luke 9:1; Mark 6:7).
Mark says He sent them two by two (Mark 6:7).
Matthew: go not to the Gentiles or Samaritans but to the lost sheep of Israel (Matthew 10:5-6).
Preach that the kingdom of heaven is at hand; heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons; freely give (Matthew 10:7-8).
Take no gold, silver, bag, two tunics; Mark allows a staff and sandals (Matthew 10:9-10; Mark 6:8-9).
Stay in a worthy house; if not received, shake off the dust of their feet (Matthew 10:11-14).
He warned of persecution: they would be sent as sheep among wolves (Matthew 10:16-23).
They went out preaching repentance, cast out demons and anointed the sick with oil, healing them (Mark 6:12-13; Luke 9:6).
(b) Any four: faith and commitment; humility; courage; simple lifestyle and contentment; love and compassion; honesty and integrity; patience in persecution; knowledge of scripture; prayerfulness.
Combine Matthew 10, Mark 6 and Luke 9, then four qualities.