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Rewards

Scripture

Primary passage

Matthew 10:40–42

40 “He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives him who sent me. 41 He who receives a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward. He who receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man will receive a righteous man’s reward. 42 Whoever gives one of these little ones just a cup of cold water to drink in the name of a disciple, most certainly I tell you, he will in no way lose his reward.”

Primary passage · World English Bible

The command

Hear what Jesus commands.

Welcome Jesus' messengers and offer even small acts of care, trusting that the Father notices faithful hospitality.

In context

Hear the whole passage.

As Jesus sends vulnerable disciples, He identifies receiving them with receiving Himself and honors care as simple as a cup of water.

What this reveals

What this reveals about God.

Jesus forms hospitable communities that recognize His presence in ordinary disciples and value quiet faithfulness.

Practice this command

Take one concrete step.

Offer one practical act of welcome or refreshment to a disciple engaged in faithful service without seeking recognition.

Discuss

Talk about it.

Why does Jesus attach such significance to small acts of welcome and care?

Pray

Pray this.

Jesus, open our homes, attention, and resources. Help us receive your servants and notice the simple care they need.

Teach

Teach it simply.

Keep reward rooted in identification with Jesus and faithful welcome, not in calculating spiritual payment for good deeds.

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