GO!

1. The Resurrected Jesus declares all authority has been given unto Him in heaven and on earth

2. Go, Therefore (or: therefore, because of that, GO!)

Disciple, Baptize, Teach3. The Lord will be with you always

“Go Courageously”

1. Loving courageously!2. Speaking the Truth Courageously!3. Releasing the Power of God

Courageously!

“GO, But Not Alone!”

1. I Go, but God is with me!2. I Go, but others are with me!3. I Go, but with my family!

“GO, with WISDOM”

Wise Instructions For You As You Go

Apostolic Commissioned

Matthew 10:1 (NAS)

Jesus summoned His twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them

out, and to heal every kind of disease and every kind of sickness.

Apostolic Commissioned

Some are CALLED - Some are SENT –

Some just Packed up and WENT!

Apostolic Commissioned

Matthew 22:14 (KJV)

For many are called, but few are chosen

Many are called, but few respond to the call and present themselves to answer the call and be prepared to be sent - to be used of God to call others• Sent out by Apostolic Authority• Apostolos – sent forth, or out

Apostolic Commissioned

The miracles and power of the kingdom was not given to just the 12 Apostles to walk in the role of the apostolic:1. To Set the standard2. To establish a culture3. To provide a safety4. To send out

Matthew 10:5 (NAS)These twelve Jesus sent out after

instructing them: 

Jesus gives 10 Principles

1. You must live in the reality of the kingdom of God!

Matthew 10:7-8a (NAS)7 “And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The

kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ 8a “Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast

out demons.

2. Kingdom provision as you go!

Matthew 10:8b-10 (NAS)

8b Freely you received, freely give. 9 “Do not acquire gold, or silver, or copper for your

money belts, 10 or a bag for your journey, or even two coats, or sandals, or a staff; for the

worker is worthy of his support.

3. Release the Kingdom to hungry people!

Matthew 10:11-13 (NAS)

11 “And whatever city or village you enter, inquire who is worthy in it, and stay at his house until you leave that city. 12 “As you

enter the house, give it your greeting. 13 “If the house is worthy, give it your blessing of peace. But if it is not worthy, take back your

blessing of peace.

4. You must be able to shake off the dust!

Matthew 10:14-15 (NAS)

14 “Whoever does not receive you, nor heed your words, as you go out of that house or

that city, shake the dust off your feet. 15 “Truly I say to you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the

day of judgment than for that city.

5. Know that deception is all around you!

Matthew 10:16a (NAS)

“Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves;

Matthew 7:15"Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves

6. Walk in discernment but keep your heart free!

 Matthew 10:16b (NAS)

- so be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves.

2 Corinthians 2:11in order that Satan might not outwit

us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.

6. Walk in discernment but keep your heart free!

Naïve Believers Hard hearted Cunning/ loving

7. Allow God to speak through you!

Matt10:19b-20 (NIV)

19b -do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, 20 for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through

you. Words of wisdom Jesus confounded the wise Spirit brings wisdom

8. Know that persecution will come but do not fear I am with you!

Matthew 10:21-23 (NLT)

21 “A brother will betray his brother to death, a father will betray his own child, and children will rebel against their parents and cause them to be killed. 22 And all nations

will hate you because you are my followers. But everyone who endures to the end will be

saved.

8. Know that persecution will come but do not fear I am with you!

Matthew 10:21-23 (NLT)

23 When you are persecuted in one town, flee to the next.

Matt.10:24-36

9. The cost of love is worth it all!

Matthew 10:37-39 (NLT)

37 “If you love your father or mother more than you love me, you are not worthy of

being mine; or if you love your son or daughter more than me, you are not worthy

of being mine.

9. The cost of love is worth it all!

Matthew 10:37-39 (NLT)

38 If you refuse to take up your cross and follow me, you are not worthy of being

mine. 39 If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for me, you will

find it.

10. The Kingdom principle of giving and receiving!

Matthew 10:40-42 (NAS)

40 “He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me. 41 “He who receives a prophet in the

name of a prophet shall receive a prophet’s reward; and he who receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall

receive a righteous man’s reward.

10. The Kingdom principle of giving and receiving!

Matthew 10:40-42 (NAS)

42 “And whoever in the name of a disciple gives to one of these little ones even a cup of

cold water to drink, truly I say to you, he shall not lose his reward.”