How can we labor like Jesus in God’s kingdom? Matthew 9:35-36 provides a roadmap. Yesterday, we noted that Jesus went. If we want to be like the Lord, we must be proactive. But what is it Jesus went to do? Matthew 9:35 says that he went “…teaching in their synagogues…” Jesus wasn’t a motivational speaker—He was a teacher. He provided instruction to the people He met.
If we want to labor for the Lord, first, we must be taught by His Word. But then we need to teach His word to others. Sharing the gospel isn’t just about sharing heartwarming stories about Jesus—it’s also about teaching the difference between right and wrong. To labor in the Lord’s vineyard is to help others see the dangers of sin and instruct them in ways of righteousness. We should teach lovingly and humbly, but we should teach. A gospel message that provides no instruction isn’t actually a gospel message.