SUNDAY- 15TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME –B
Gospel: Mark: 6:7-13: The Sending Out of the Disciples
I Reading: Amos 7:12-15: Amos is not a religious careerist. He
is answering God’s command. He lived in the middle of the eighth century B.C.
was the first canonical prophets and came from Judah (capital-Jerusalem) to
preach at Bethel (Amaziah-priest-maintained by the king of
Israel-Israel-capital- Samaria).
II Reading: Eph 1:3-14: With great eloquence, Paul describes the
blessings God has showered on us. God’s plan for us in Christ.
Gospel: Mark 6:7-13: The mission to go out and preach the Good
News is a two-way street. Go out to people with Good News and people will
receive you.
Mark: 6:7-13: The Sending Out of the Disciples
Jesus’
first call to his disciples “Come” and “Follow me”. Now they must “Go” out.
Jesus called/chose/appointed the twelve from many and instructed them and gave
them power and authority and sent them out to continue his mission to preach
the Good News to the people and to heal the sick.
Every
man has to be equipped before he goes forth, no matter the project or
endeavor. To a great degree, success depends upon how well equipped a man is.
This is certainly true of men in the business world. It is also true God’s
servants and disciples. They must be equipped by God as they go forth to carry
on their ministry for the Lord.
1. The disciples were equipped (v.7)
a. Were called to him to be with him, to
be sent with authority over unclean spirits or to cast out demons or evils (Mk
3:13-19)
b. They were sent out by two by two: for
the support and encouragement among them while doing the mission of Jesus
especially during the time of suffering and persecution.
c. They were given authority: over
unclean spirit or devil or demon.
2. The disciples were instructed
(v.8-13)
a.
Were
to live in utter simplicity and humility
b.
Were
to show stability and settledness
c.
Were
to reject any who were not hospitable and receptive
1)
The
reason: as a warning
2)
The
judgment: terrible
d.
Were
to preach repentance
e.
Were
to minister to the demon-possessed and the sick
f.
Were
to anoint the sick with oil; oil is the symbol of the outpouring of the Holy
Spirit, God’s presence, love, joy, and mercy of God or medicine to give life
to live
Thought: The
disciples continued the three folds ministry of Jesus Christ.
1. The preaching ministry to proclaim the Good News of Jesus and to
establish the kingdom of God
2. The teaching ministry is about the Christ, Messiah alone
3. The healing ministry is to heal the sick and suffering and to cast
out demons or evil spirits
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