Show Notes
The apostles of Christ were common men. That’s God’s modus operandi (way of doing things). “God chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And he chose things that are powerless to shame those who are powerful” (1 Corinthians 1:27, NLT). Here, as Jesus sends them out, we can see five stages for any of us who live to do God’s work.
I. Mission (v. 7) II. Provision (vv. 9-10) III. Proclamation (vv. 10, 12) IV. Opposition (v. 11) V. Completion (vv. 12-13)
Learn Your Bible: Search for instances of God using unexpected, common people to accomplish His will throughout the Bible. Love Your Neighbor: Look for a small way to serve someone practically this week. Live in Freedom: Meditate on 1 Corinthians 1:27 and surrender your need to prove yourself useful to the kingdom of God.
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