PRAY TO THE LORD OF THE HARVEST“ASK THE LORD OF THE HARVEST, THEREFORE, TO SEND OUT WORKERS INTO HIS HARVEST FIELD.”

PRAY TO THE LORD OF THE HARVEST“ASK THE LORD OF THE HARVEST, THEREFORE, TO SEND OUT WORKERS INTO HIS HARVEST FIELD.”

35Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and

sickness. 36When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37Then he said

to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 38Ask the Lord of the harvest,

therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” 1Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them

authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness. (Matthew 9:35 – 10:1)

PRAY TO THE LORD OF THE HARVEST“ASK THE LORD OF THE HARVEST, THEREFORE, TO SEND OUT WORKERS INTO HIS HARVEST FIELD.”

PRAY TO THE LORD OF THE HARVEST“ASK THE LORD OF THE HARVEST, THEREFORE, TO SEND OUT WORKERS INTO HIS HARVEST FIELD.”

PRAY TO THE LORD OF THE HARVEST“ASK THE LORD OF THE HARVEST, THEREFORE, TO SEND OUT WORKERS INTO HIS HARVEST FIELD.”

The Ministry of Jesus (9:35)

A. Jesus was a teacher

B. Jesus was a preacher

C. Jesus was a healer

PRAY TO THE LORD OF THE HARVEST“ASK THE LORD OF THE HARVEST, THEREFORE, TO SEND OUT WORKERS INTO HIS HARVEST FIELD.”

The Mercy of Jesus (9:36)

A. “They were like sheep without a shepherd”

B. “He had compassion on them”•Jesus loves lost people

•“The Lord is...patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish , but everyone to come to repentance.” (2 Peter 3:9)

PRAY TO THE LORD OF THE HARVEST“ASK THE LORD OF THE HARVEST, THEREFORE, TO SEND OUT WORKERS INTO HIS HARVEST FIELD.”

The Mission of Jesus (9:37-10:1)

A. The Task is overwhelming!•Jesus invites us to our knees

•Jesus’ one Prayer Request: “Ask the Lord of the Harvest to send out workers in this harvest field.”

PRAY TO THE LORD OF THE HARVEST“ASK THE LORD OF THE HARVEST, THEREFORE, TO SEND OUT WORKERS INTO HIS HARVEST FIELD.”

The Mission of Jesus (con’t)

B. His mission is born in prayer!•“They all joined together constantly in prayer.” (Acts 1:14)

•“They devoted themselves to .... prayer.” (Acts 2:42)

•“They raised their voices in prayer...” (Acts 4:24)

•“After they fasted and prayed...” (Acts 13:2)

PRAY TO THE LORD OF THE HARVEST“ASK THE LORD OF THE HARVEST, THEREFORE, TO SEND OUT WORKERS INTO HIS HARVEST FIELD.”

The Mission of Jesus (con’t)

C. When we pray for workers, God often calls - us•He prepares us (cf. Ex. 3:13-14)

•He empowers us (Ex. 4:1)

•He provides for us (cf. Ex. 4:10)

•He reminds us of his presence (Ex. 4:10)

PRAY TO THE LORD OF THE HARVEST“ASK THE LORD OF THE HARVEST, THEREFORE, TO SEND OUT WORKERS INTO HIS HARVEST FIELD.”

If you really want to make an

impact on this world...

if you want to make your life count

where God has called you,

it begins on your knees

PRAY TO THE LORD OF THE HARVEST“ASK THE LORD OF THE HARVEST, THEREFORE, TO SEND OUT WORKERS INTO HIS HARVEST FIELD.”

PRAY TO THE LORD OF THE HARVEST“ASK THE LORD OF THE HARVEST, THEREFORE, TO SEND OUT WORKERS INTO HIS HARVEST FIELD.”