What is the meaning of Matthew 10:7? As you go • Jesus sends the Twelve out from village to village (Matthew 10:5-6). Their obedience is not optional; movement is assumed. • Similar sending language repeats after the resurrection: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19-20). • Mark 16:15, Luke 10:3, and Acts 1:8 echo the same outward thrust, showing that believers are expected to take the initiative rather than wait for seekers to arrive. • Practical takeaway: wherever daily life leads—workplace, school, neighborhood—the follower of Christ is to be intentionally “going” with gospel purpose. preach this message • “Preach” means heralding good news, not merely living a quiet example (Romans 10:14-15; 1 Corinthians 1:21). • The command is singular: one specific proclamation, not a menu of personal opinions (2 Timothy 4:2). • Reliance is on God’s authority, not the messenger’s charisma (Luke 24:47-49). • Practical takeaway: spoken words that center on Christ’s gospel are indispensable; kindness alone is not the Great Commission. ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’ • John the Baptist (Matthew 3:2) and Jesus Himself (Matthew 4:17) used the identical announcement; the disciples now share their Master’s message. • “Is near” points to a literal, present arrival because the King is among them (Luke 17:20-21) while also foreshadowing the future visible reign (Revelation 11:15). • Mark 1:15 couples the phrase with a call to repent and believe—urgency is embedded in the statement. • Hebrews 12:28 reminds believers they are already receiving an unshakable kingdom, affirming both present reality and coming fulfillment. • Practical takeaway: the nearness of God’s rule demands immediate response—repentance, faith, and allegiance today, hopeful anticipation of Christ’s return tomorrow. summary Matthew 10:7 charges every disciple to live on the move, verbally declare the singular gospel, and announce the urgent, present-and-coming reign of God through Christ. The King has drawn near, so His followers must go out. |
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