About this episode

This episode discusses the mission of the disciples as described in Matthew 9 and connects it to the role of Vacation Bible School in equipping church members.

This episode reflects on Matthew 9 where Jesus heals, shows compassion for the crowds, and sends out the twelve disciples with a mission to proclaim the kingdom and heal the sick. We connect the Gospel call to Vacation Bible School, describing VBS as a moment when the church equips and sends out "unfinished" disciples into an imperfect world, trusting the Spirit and the gifts of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, and faithfulness.

People in this episode

Host: SJLC

Topics covered

• discipleship
• Gospel
• mission
• compassion
• church
• equipping

Keywords

• disciples
• Gospel call
• Vacation Bible School
• equipping
• mission
• healing
• compassion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vacation Bible School

Books & works: Matthew 9

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