Matthew 10:9-15

Key Verse 13

“13 And if the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it, but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you.”

V.9-10

1. What does Jesus tell his disciples?

2. Why don’t the disciples need to prepare for their journey and bring food, money, and supplies?

3. How will the disciples’ practical needs be addressed?

V.11-13

1. What did Jesus tell his disciples to do when they first entered a town or village? Why?

2. What does it mean to greet a house? Why should they stay there until the time to depart?

3. What are the characteristics of a house that is ‘worthy’?

4. If someone receives a messenger from God into their home, what effect does this have on the home?

5. Do we have peace from God? How can we bring our peace into someone else’s home?

V.14-15

1. What should we do if someone doesn't listen to us or receive us as messengers from God?

2. What is the day of Judgment?

3. Why will the day of judgment be worse for someone who doesn't listen/receive a messenger from God than for Sodom and Gomorrah?

4. What are the 2 potential outcomes for a town/village/home/person in today’s passage?

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