Matthew 9:38

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فَصَلُّوا لِرَبِّ الحَصَادِ أنْ يُرسِلَ حَصَّادِينَ إلَى الحَصَادِ.»

What Does This Mean?

In Matthew 9:38, Jesus is speaking and he asks his followers to pray to God for more workers in the field of spreading the gospel. The key message here is that there's a great need for people to help with the mission of sharing God’s word.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a big garden full of flowers but not enough hands to take care of them all. Jesus says we should ask God to send more helpers to take care of this beautiful garden, just like he asks us to pray for more people who can help spread the good news about God.

Historical Background

The verse comes from Matthew, one of the four Gospels in the New Testament, believed to have been written by a disciple named Matthew around AD 80-90. It was directed at early Christian communities and aimed to encourage them to pray for more missionaries or evangelists.

Living It Out Today

Today, this verse can apply when we see needs in our community or church that aren't being met because there are not enough people involved. For example, if your local church has started a food bank but doesn’t have enough volunteers, this verse reminds us to pray for more helpers who can support the effort.

Topics

• prayer
• evangelism
• missionary work
• community service
• call to action
• spiritual harvest

Related Verses

• Luke 10:2
• Mark 6:7-13
• John 4:35-38
• Ezekiel 34:2-4
• Isaiah 62:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main message of Matthew 9:38?

The main message of Matthew 9:38 is that there's a great need for people to be involved in spreading God’s word, and we should pray for more workers to help meet this need.

How does Jesus describe the state of his harvest?

Jesus describes the harvest as being plentiful but lacking sufficient laborers to gather it, highlighting the urgency and importance of prayer for more missionaries or helpers in spreading the gospel.

What can we do today based on Matthew 9:38?

Today, we can pray specifically for God to send people into fields where there is a great need but not enough workers. This could be in our local communities or globally wherever the gospel message needs to reach.

How does this verse relate to other parts of the Bible?

This verse relates to other biblical teachings on prayer and evangelism, such as Luke 10:2 where Jesus sends out seventy-two disciples to preach in different towns. It emphasizes the ongoing need for laborers to spread the gospel.