People
He called his twelve disciples and sent them out to preach and heal.
Jesus
Jesus told the disciples not to go among these people or enter their towns.
the Gentiles or Samaritans
How many apostles did Jesus send out in this chapter?
twelve
Jesus gave the disciples authority to drive out these beings.
impure spirits (demons)
Matthew 4:4
Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
He is listed first among the twelve apostles.
Simon (Peter)
Jesus sent the disciples to this group instead of Gentiles or Samaritans.
the lost sheep of Israel
Jesus told the disciples not to take these three types of money in their belts.
gold, silver, and copper
Jesus gave the disciples authority to heal every kind of these.
diseases and sicknesses
Matthew 12:37
For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”
This apostle is identified as the tax collector.
Matthew
If a home or town does not welcome the disciples, Jesus said to do this as they leave.
shake the dust off your feet
Jesus said two of these creatures are sold for a penny, yet not one falls to the ground outside the Father’s care.
sparrows
Jesus instructed the disciples to do this for those with leprosy.
cleanse them
Matthew 12:35
A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him.
He is the apostle who would later betray Jesus.
Judas Iscariot
Jesus said it would be more bearable for these two ancient cities on the day of judgment than for an unwelcoming town.
Sodom and Gomorrah
Jesus said even these are all numbered on your head.
the hairs of your head
Jesus said the disciples could even perform this miracle involving the dead.
raise the dead
Matthew 7:11
If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!
Jesus warned the disciples they would be handed over to these two groups.
local councils and synagogues
If persecuted in one city, Jesus told the disciples to do this.
flee to another city
Jesus listed these four miracles the disciples were to perform as they went.
heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, and drive out demons
Jesus said the disciples received freely and should do this in return.
freely give
Matthew 6:6
But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.