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Instructions for the 12 apostles

Jesus sends out His disciples.
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Jesus called together His twelve apostles and sent them out two by two with power over evil spirits. – Slide 1
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He told them, ‘You may take along a walking stick. But don't carry food or a traveling bag or any money. It's all right to wear sandals, but don't take along a change of clothes.’ – Slide 2
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‘When you are welcomed into a home, stay there until you leave that town. If any place won't welcome you or listen to your message, leave and shake the dust from your feet as a warning to them.' – Slide 3
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The apostles left and started telling everyone to turn to God. – Slide 4
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They forced out many demons … – Slide 5
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… and healed a lot of sick people by putting olive oil on them. – Slide 6
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Jesus became so well-known … – Slide 7
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… that Herod the ruler heard about Him. – Slide 8
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Some people thought He was John the Baptist, who had come back to life with the power to work miracles. – Slide 9
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Others thought He was Elijah... – Slide 10
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... or some other prophet who had lived long ago. – Slide 11
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But when Herod heard about Jesus, he said, ‘This must be John! I had his head cut off, and now he has come back to life.’ – Slide 12
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