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