In order to reach the lost sheep of the house of Israel, Jesus sends out his disciples to minister in his name. Jesus sends ministers to administer the authority of his kingdom (Exposition of Matthew 10:1–15)

In the second major section of the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus calls his disciples to join him in his work. Jesus shepherds his sheep through undershepherds. (Exposition of Matthew 9:35–38)

As concludes a cycle of healing miracles, will people respond to Jesus’ authority and compassion with trust? Jesus is the merciful Son of David. (Exposition of Matthew 9:27–34)

In many ways, Jesus has demonstrated his authority over uncleanness, sickness, storms, and even sin. Now, Jesus demonstrates his compassion: Jesus came to save desperate people. (Exposition of Matthew 9:18–26)

When Jesus tells us that we cannot put new wine in old wineskins, he sweeps away the old religious formalism. Jesus has authority to command worship in spirit and truth. (Exposition of Matthew 9:14–17)

So far, Matthew has portrayed the authority of Jesus in human matters. In Matthew 9, we see that Jesus possesses authority even over matters that belong to God. Namely, Jesus has the authority to forgive sinners. (Exposition of Matthew 9:1–13)