In this episode, Jennifer and Rebecca explore the calling and commissioning of the apostles. They discuss the significance of their mission and all that Jesus is preparing them for as He sends them out. They talk over John the Baptist desire for confirmation that Jesus is the awaited Messiah and Jesus’ prayer at the end of Chapter eleven.

Takeaways

• Disciples are followers of Christ, while apostles are sent out with authority.

• Jesus gives His disciples authority to heal and preach to Jews only.

• The message of the kingdom of heaven is consistent from John the Baptist to Jesus.

• Persecution is part of the Christian journey, but we are called to stand firm and with the help of the Holy Spirit we can do that.

• God’s sovereignty is evident in His detailed knowledge of us, down to the hairs on our head.