The Holy Gospel According to St. Matthew | 9:1-15 | Animated Audio-Visual Bible

Описание: Witness Matthew 10:1–15 brought to life through an immersive animated audio-visual Bible experience.

Jesus now shifts from revealing the kingdom to releasing it through His followers. Gathering the twelve, He calls them not merely to learn—but to act. With deliberate purpose, He grants them authority: power over unclean spirits, the ability to heal every disease and affliction. What they have seen Him do, they are now commissioned to carry forward. The authority of the kingdom is no longer only before them—it now flows through them.

One by one, their names are spoken. Ordinary men—fishermen, a tax collector, the overlooked and the unlikely—are chosen and sent. Their calling makes one truth unmistakable: the kingdom advances not through status or strength, but through obedience to the One who sends.

Jesus’ instructions are clear and countercultural. They are sent first to the lost within Israel, carrying a simple but world-shaking message: “The kingdom of heaven has come near.” They are to heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the outcast, and drive out darkness—freely giving what they have freely received. This mission is not built on self-reliance or preparation, but on dependence. No extra money. No запас of security. No guarantees of comfort. Their trust must rest entirely in God’s provision and the hospitality of those who receive the message.

As they enter each town, peace becomes the test. If a household welcomes them, peace remains and blessing follows. If they are rejected, they are instructed to leave—shaking the dust from their feet as a solemn sign. Rejection of the messengers is revealed for what it truly is: rejection of the kingdom itself.

Jesus’ words grow weightier as He warns them of accountability. Towns that refuse the message will face consequences more severe than the most infamous cities of judgment. The urgency is unmistakable. This is not a casual invitation—it is a moment of decision.

In this commission, Jesus reveals a kingdom that advances through sent people, sustained by trust, marked by power, and measured by response. The disciples are no longer just followers—they are ambassadors. And every place they go must decide: will the kingdom be welcomed, or turned away?

The mission has begun.