Matthew 10-12
This section here is a time restricted section, not to be textually applied beyond its specific historical setting. Here Jesus is testing the response of Israel to the offer of the Kingdom. He sends the 12 out on His behalf and will determine the acceptance/rejection of the nation based upon their reception of those He sends in His name.
Here Jesus authorizes 12 disciples to take the message of the arrival of Messiah as the fulfillment of the Old Testament to Israel. The disciples will go out to Judah, without any sustenance, and those who receive their message will respond by taking care of them and then sending them on their way. The Gospel of the Kingdom is the Sermon on the Mount, or forgiveness of sins and imputed righteousness through the King, who has arrived as the fullness of the Old Testament.
Jesus is explaining His fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies to come and overthrow Rome and establish the Kingdom of God. “His yoke (dominion) is easy (He equips totally), and His burden is light.” John the Baptist is the Old Testament prophet who sums up the Old Testament in Jesus and then points to Jesus. His question (somewhat rhetorical) is why judgment is not coming in Jesus (why he continues in prison under Rome) as the Old Testament forecast. Jesus’ reply is to explain that the Old Testament prophesied that mercy would be extended prior to the judgment.
The response of Israel to the offer of Messiah is to reject and attempt to kill Him.
Dr. Charles Baylis
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Chapters 10-11
Chapter 12
Parables: An Explanation
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Links & Sources
TeachMeTheBible.com - Dr. David Klingler
The Spring Church Sermons - Prof Caleb Foley
Traceway Church Sermons - Dr. Nathan Tullos
TheBiblicalStory.org - Dr. Charles Baylis
