Be the Blessing
Dr. Stephen Streett
Matthew 9:35-10:16a | June 14, 2026
The heart of today’s Scripture passage: Seeing people the way Jesus sees them and responding with both compassion and courage.
1. The Compassion of Christ (Matthew 9:35–38)
Compassion here is not pity it’s a deep, gut-level response.
2. The Call to Mission (Matthew 10:1–8)
The Mission Strategy:
• Proclaim: “The Kingdom of heaven has come near.”
• Demonstrate: Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons.
• Depend: “Freely you have received; freely give.”
This is not just about words; it’s about a Kingdom that is seen, heard, and felt.
3. The Cost of Mission (Matthew 10:9–16a)
Jesus is honest:
• Don’t take extra money or supplies — depend on God’s provision
• Some will welcome you; others will reject you.
• Be “as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.”
Why this combination?
• Innocence keeps our motives pure and our witness credible.
• Shrewdness keeps us wise in a world that can be hostile to the gospel.
Jesus is preparing His disciples for a mission that is both urgent and costly.
4. Living This Out Today
This passage challenges us in three ways:
1. See with compassion
2. Pray with intention
3. Go with courage