Jesus Chose Twelve

Summary

The sermon explores Jesus' selection and commissioning of the twelve apostles as described in Matthew 10. It emphasizes the apostles' prior preparation as disciples, their divine authority, and the importance of faithfully preaching the entire Word of God. The preacher stresses the necessity of studying Scripture diligently, rightly dividing the Word, and warns against altering or neglecting God's commands. The apostles were eyewitnesses of Christ's life and ministry, empowered by the Holy Spirit to preach, heal, and cast out demons, with preaching the gospel as their primary mission.