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What did Jesus tell the twelve to shake off their feet if people refused to hear the gospel message?
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Mark 6:11
When Jesus sent the twelve disciples out on their mission, He equipped them with important life lessons about rejection and perseverance. In Mark 6:11, the instruction to shake off the dust from their feet wasn’t just an odd cleaning ritual—it was steeped in cultural significance! Dust in Palestinian culture symbolized something unclean or rejected. The idea was that if people turned their backs on the message, the disciples were to dissociate themselves, showing that they weren't responsible for what happened next.
This imagery echoed traditional practices of shaking dust off, particularly when returning from Gentile territory. By brushing off dust, the disciples were declaring that they were bringing God's message to a people who had a chance to respond. If they wouldn’t listen, then they were free from any associated consequences. How’s that for a bold statement? They were essentially saying that it was the listeners’ loss, not theirs!
Fun fact: According to Jewish customs, shaking dust off one’s feet was a serious symbol of contempt, indicating that the people being associated with such refusal were unclean, as it also occurs in Acts 13:51. The disciples' experiences weren’t a solo endeavor either; they’d echo throughout the early Christian church teachings, suggesting resilience amid rejection. It’s a simple action that illustrates profound respect for both the message and their own mission!
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