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Chapter 10 brings us to the end of the first section of [[Matthew]]. In this chapter [[Jesus]] sends His ambassadors to perform miracles and carry the message of the Kingdom. We must keep in mind that wherever signs are given, we are dealing with the [[Jews]] and the message of the Kingdom, for the [[Jews]] require a sign (I Corinthians 1:22).

If you apply this entire chapter to the twelve disciples, you will be confused, for in verses 15-23 [[Jesus]] spans the ages of time and deals with the message of the Kingdom during the Tribulation Period. This message gives instruction to the disciples in the past (verses 1-15); the disciples of the future Tribulation Period (verses 16-23); and the disciples in service today (verses 24-42). The closing verses indicate the importance of the servant of Christ. He is the representative of Christ. To reject this servant is to reject Christ, as [[Paul]] states in II Corinthians 5:20.