Today, we see several lessons in the instructions to and experiences of the sent disciples. We also saw that a person may be led to be a person of peace and host evangelistic Bible studies in their home.

As the movement expands, more leaders are needed, and more leaders are required to continue to expand. What does Jesus do to meet this need?

Not only did Jesus make an incredible declaration that He is the light of the world, He also proved by bringing light into the life of a man who had never seen anything. This solitary act created quite a stir. Sometimes, God uses suffering to work phenomenal purposes in our lives.

Jesus demonstrated extraordinary compassion to a woman caught in adultery, and He also caused her accusers to go away in shame (they were also guilty of sin). Jesus forgave her, but also challenged her with accountability to go and leave her life of sin. How do we react to others who are blatantly sinful? What about our own sin?

Leaders are comfortable in their own skin. They know their own gifts, their abilities, and their calling. They hold steady in living-out who they are called to be. This was perfectly modeled by Jesus.

Sometimes, people complain about the inner circles of leaders in a church's life, but even that was modeled by Jesus. Those tasked with the most responsibility for leadership will also give a greater account.

The disciples had witnessed Jesus in many scenarios. Still, on this outing, Jesus takes His disciples right into Satan's domain in Caesarea Philippi and proclaims that, even there, He will build His Church.

Jesus is reinforcing the faith of His disciples by performing incredible miracles right in front of them, from feeding thousands with 2 fish and 5 loaves to walking on water and calming the sea. He is trying to bolster our faith as well. Will we trust Him daily?