Training to Go

Pete Kersker - Jul 06, 2026

Calling the Twelve to him, he began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over impure spirits (Mark 6:7 NIV).

Jesus trained the twelve apostles (sent ones) to go out and communicate with new people: the kingdom of heaven is near (Matthew 10:7). He also sent out seventy two of his disciples (students) to teach them how to go as well (Luke 10:1). Now, Barnabas and Saul (Paul) are learning how to go and make disciples (students) of new nations (people groups).

When Barnabas and Saul had finished their mission, they returned from Jerusalem, taking with them John, also called Mark (Acts 12:25 NIV).

Now, Barnabas and Saul are preparing to leave Antioch to tell more people the good news (gospel) about Jesus. They won't be travelling alone. They won't even be travelling as a team of two. Instead, they have John Mark with them so he can also learn how to go.

The two of them, sent on their way by the Holy Spirit, went... John was with them as their helper (Acts 13:4-5 NIV).

Did you know that Jesus equipped his disciples (students) before telling them to "go"?
Have you ever been equipped to "go"? By whom? How?
IDo you equip others to "go"? Who? How?