Divisions (run-on
sentence OK, direct verbiage from Scripture/Principles are Aims for each
Division – a truth about God, a truth about man, a truth about God’s
relationship to man; a sin to avoid,
promise to trust, example to follow, command to obey, truth to believe):
1.Jesus went through all the towns and villages then
called the Twelve and gave them authority (9:35-10:4)
Principle: Jesus’
disciples participate in the harvest.
2.Jesus gives instructions to the Twelve apostles to go
to the lost sheep of Israel (10:5-15)
Principle: Jesus
equips His people to serve Him.
3.Jesus sends out the Twelve like sheep among wolves,
telling them to be on their guard, not fearing men, but God (10:16-31)
Principle: Jesus’
people are to fear God, not man.
4.Jesus tells the Twelve about those who acknowledge Him
(and those who don’t) and those who welcome the disciples in His name
(10:32-42)
Principle: Jesus’
people acknowledge Him.
Subject Sentence (10-word
sentence with proper structure showing exactly where you are in Scripture):
Jesus sends apostles “among wolves” to harvest Israel
with authority.
Aim (“To Cause My
Audience To…” Know, See, Learn, Understand, etc.):
TCMATK Jesus calls people to Himself, equips us to serve,
and prepares us for (victories and) challenges.
Application (not
yes or no question. Meant to bring about
heart change):
1.Where are you taking the Gospel and how are you
preparing to take it there?
2.How has Jesus equipped you to serve Him?
3.What fears do you need to turn over to God?
4.Where are you failing to acknowledge Jesus before
others, and how will you make Him known in that area of your life?
The Big Idea (author’s
main purpose in writing; the one thing all the other things in the passage is
about; if you couldn’t talk about it, you would still understand the passage is
trying to convey this):
Jesus sends His people to harvest among wolves.
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