SUNDAY- 15^TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME –B

Gospel: Mark: 6:7-13: The Sending Out of the Disciples

I Reading: Amos 7:12-15

II Reading: Eph 1:3-14

Mark: 6:7-13: The Sending Out of the Disciples

Every man has to be equipped before he goes forth, no matter the project or endeavour. To 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 sufferings and persecutions.

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 judgement: 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 out pouring of the Holy Spirit, God’s presence, love, joy and mercy of God or a 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, the Messiah alone

3.     The healing ministry is to heal the sick and suffering and to cast out demons or evil spirits

The message was that men shoul repent. Men should change their lives from the way they were livng (Acts 17:29-30)

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