Instruction

Before Jesus sent out the twelve, two by two, He gave them the following instructions: “Do not go onto the road of the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. Instead, go to the lost sheep of Israel. As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, and drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.

“Take nothing for the journey. Do not carry any gold or silver or copper in your belts. Take no bread, no bag for the road, or a second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions.

Whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy there and stay at their house until you move on. As you enter the home, greet its occupants. If the home is worthy, let your peace rest on it; but if it is not, let your peace return to you.

“If anyone does not welcome you or listen to you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that place, as a testimony against them.”

See Matthew 10:1-4; Mark 6:7; Luke 9:3-5

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