Gospel: Matthew 9: 32-38: The harvest is rich but the labourers are few.
I Reading: Genesis 32:23-33: Your name shall be Israel, because you have been strong against
God.
The Mission of the Messiah, Mt 9: 35-38
The
mission of the Messiah was threefold (see outline Mt 4:12-17, 23).
1. His Ministry: To minister (v.35)
a.
Method:
went forth
b.
Place:
everywhere
c.
Work:
teaching, preaching and healing
d.
Message:
the gospel of the kingdom
2. His Compassion: To demonstrate
compassion (v.36)
a.
Crowds
harassed: weary and bewildered
b.
Crowds
helpless
c.
Crowds
as sheep without a shepherd
3. His Vision: To call men to the
greatest of all visions (v.37-38)
a.
A
great harvest
b.
A
great need for labourers
c.
A
great need for prayer
d.
A
great force of labourers
Thought: We
need prayer, great concern and compassion for the poor, commitment, dedication,
faith, conviction and love for Christ in the mission of Jesus Christ.
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