Breaking the Word

GOSPEL READING: MATTHEW 10:7-15

The apostles make no provision for their journey. Also they are asked to make a short trip around and they were soon to return to their master. This was to show that they have to make a return journey that they are told not to take provision. They also have to act in dependence upon the Divine Providence. Jesus was teaching them to rely on Providence.

They were asked to shake off the dust of their feet in detestation of their wickedness. The dust of wickedness must not pollute the ground on which they were walking. Also the apostles should not have any fellowship or communion with them. It was also to signify that they were base and vile as dust and the dust left behind would witness against them.

திருத்தூதர்கள் பயணத்திற்கு எதையும் எடுத்துச்செல்லக்கூடாது. ஏனெனில் அவர்கள் விரைவில் திரும்பவேண்டும். மேலும் அவர்கள் இறைபராமரிப்பில் நம்பிக்கை வைக்கவேண்டும். இறைவன் கொடுத்த கொடைகளை வைத்து பணம் பெறக் கூடாது.

GOSPEL READING: MATTHEW 10:1-7

Jesus called the twelve from his followers. He had many followers. But he chose only twelve. He called only those who were with him for some time. He did not pick the one who just appeared on that day. The chosen apostles were with Jesus for some time and they have experienced him. This acquaintance and experience was essential to be chosen as an apostle.

He gave them power over unclean spirits and sicknesses and evil itself. The primary work of the apostles was to remove evil from among creation. Evil is in the world and its influence is destroying the creation. Through their ministry they have to announce the nearness of the arrival of the kingdom of God.

இயேசுவின் பின் பல சீடர்கள் வந்தனர். அவர்களில் சிலர் அவரோடு தங்கி அவரின் போதனைகளையும் செயல்களையும் கண்டனர். இந்த அனுபவமிக்க சீடர்களில் பன்னிருவரை இயேசு அழைக்கிறார். அவர்கள் தீமையை அழித்து இறையாட்சியை நிறுவ பணிக்கிறார்.