What did Jesus do with the Twelve in Matthew 10 after naming them?
After naming the Twelve, Jesus sent them forth and commanded them, not merely suggested, to go not into the way of the Gentiles nor into any city of the Samaritans. Instead, He commanded them to go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel, restricting their mission to Jews alone.
Les explains that after naming the Twelve in Matthew 10, Jesus sent them forth and commanded them—not merely suggested—to go not into the way of the Gentiles nor into any city of the Samaritans, but rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Les stresses this was a commandment, and they were to go to no one but Jews, never losing sight of it. He directs us to Acts 11:19 to see how those early Jewish believers adhered to that commandment. Les also notes that many people think the Church began as soon as Jesus began His ministry, but according to Scripture, He ministered only to the nation of Israel for the whole three years.
These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not:
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What instructions did Jesus give the Twelve in Matthew 10 that surprise people?
In Matthew chapter 10, Jesus gave the Twelve instructions that shock people when read, because they do not know the passage is in their Bible, though it appears in every translation and version.