Jesus summoned His twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every kind of disease and every kind of sickness. Now the names of the apostles are these:
The list of the 12 apostles are listed later in these verses. Before this time they were referred to as disciples. Now He beings to call them apostles. Why? A disciple is a follower and a learner. An apostle is one who is sent. This commission they received change their identity. We all began as disciples, followers, and learners. When we run with the Great Commission, we fulfill the role of apostles. First we come, take, and learn. Then we go, disciple others, baptize and teach. Let's fulfill our commission to come and go.
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