The Harvest Is Plentiful; The Workers Are Few

The Harvest Is Plentiful; The Workers Are Few (176 downloads)

Matthew 9:35-10:15

Key Verse: 9:37-38 “Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.’”

 

  1. Why did Jesus regard the crowd as sheep without a shepherd? (9:36) How is it related to Jesus’ saying, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few”? (9:37; John 4:35)

 

 

 

 

 

  1. What was Jesus’ purpose in calling and training disciples? (9:38-10:1) Memorize the names of 12 apostles. (10:2-4) What are the unique characteristics they all share?

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Why did Jesus limit his apostles to the lost sheep of Israel when he sent them out? (10:5-6)

 

 

 

 

 

  1. What was the apostles’ main message and how did they confirm it? (10:7-8) How should the apostles view their material needs while doing God’s work? (10:9-11)

 

 

 

 

 

  1. How should the apostles view acceptance and rejection in preaching the gospel? (10:12-15) How can we participate in the harvest of the kingdom in our time and situation?

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