The Sending and the Sender

And proclaim as you go, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You received without paying; give without pay.

Matthew 10:7 ESV

And proclaim as you go, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’

It is a two fold ministry

Proclamation

TheKingdom of heaven - We are inviting people to live with full allegiance to Jesus because he is the rescuer.

Without Jesus they would remain objects of God’s wrath.

This is why we constantly restate the gospel message.

How would you describe the gospel to someone who has never heard it before?

Healing

Jesus invites us to feed the hungry, cloth the poor and care for the sick. It has long just been a hand in hand part of Christian ministry.

It means we are spending time with people who are often marginalized and forgotten.

No to bulling

No to racism

No to elitism

What are some of the ways Castine Church actively engages with people on the margins? Have you ever pitched in to help out?

Main Point two major factors that should make us want to share the Gospel is both love and fear.

We should be afraid for what might happen to people, and we should love them people enough to proclaim Christ.

Jesus Warns of Coming Dangers

Matthew 10:21 ESV

Brother will deliver brother over to death, and the father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death,

Matthew 10:17–18 ESV

Beware of men, for they will deliver you over to courts and flog you in their synagogues, and you will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them and the Gentiles.

Brothers, fathers - Within the family unit

We should be afraid for what might happen to them, and we should love them enough to proclaim.

Synagogues - think of local communities or social groups

Governors - local municipalities

Kings - large national structures

We should be afraid for what might happen to people, and we should love them people enough to proclaim Christ.

Which would be harder to be kicked out of your family or your social group?

Main Point two major factors that should make us want to share the Gospel is both love and fear.

We should be afraid for what might happen to people, and we should love them people enough to proclaim Christ.

Jesus Promises us Protection

Matthew 10:30–33 ESV

But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. So everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven, but whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 10:

Sparrows are known for their insignificance

God knows the most intimate parts of your situation

God expects to be loves above all else, even personal safety

What in your mind is the ultimate coolest thing a friend could do for you? What would be the most loving? Would you give that friend your loyalty?

Main Point two major factors that should make us want to share the Gospel is both love and fear.

We should be afraid for what might happen to people, and we should love them people enough to proclaim Christ.

Proclaiming Jesus is About Loving Jesus

We need to love Jesus above all else

Popularity

Comfort

Safety

Life

He will put that in you

We can not let others make up who Jesus is.

Great Teacher

Wise Guru

God’s messenger

He is God

Weather God allows you into his presence at the end of al things has everything todo with what did you do with his son.