Verses 1-4
- How were the disciples gathered?
- What authority did Jesus give the twelve disciples?
- What are the names of the twelve disciples?
Verses 5-15
- Where did Jesus tell the disciples to go? Why?
- What were the disciples commanded to do?
- Were the disciples commanded to convert people to Christianity?
- How were the disciples to support themselves? Why?
- Explain “worthy person” and “home is deserving”.
- What is the significance of “shake the dust off your feet”?
- What is the fate of towns that reject the disciples?
Verses 16-23
- What is the significance of the particular animals listed?
- What groups will hate and persecute the disciples?
- What are the disciples directed to say?
- What was required for salvation?
- How are the disciples to respond to persecution?
- What is the significance of “you will not finish going through the cities of Israel before the Son of Man comes.”
Verses 24-31
- Who are the “head of the house” and “household\?
- Why should the disciples not be afraid? Who should they fear?
- How valuable are the disciples?
Verses 32-42
- Who will be acknowledged and disowned by Jesus?
- How can we reconcile the Prince of Peace with verses 34-36? What is the source of the conflict?
Summarize verses 37-39
- What high standards are required to be worthy of Jesus and salvation?
- How are we rewarded for our good deeds?