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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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The answer is: Dust

Mark 6:11

In Mark 6:11, the advice Jesus gave His disciples—to shake the dust off their feet—in a way illustrates the seriousness of sharing the gospel and the sensitivity to rejection. In those times, shaking dust from one’s feet was quite significant. It was a cultural act of expressing that one felt their holy message hadn’t been welcomed, almost like saying, “I've done my part. Onward!”

This simple gesture transcended mere etiquette; it also echoed the ancient Jewish practice of shaking off dust when returning from unclean lands, serving as a symbolic wipe of unwanted influences. This habit would resurface in the time of the early church, famously noted by the Apostle Paul who, when faced with resistance in his mission work, too dusted off his feet and moved on (Acts 13:51).

Also interesting is how the shaking dust can be seen within stories throughout the Bible where God's messengers faced rejection. Consider Jeremiah, whose prophecies often fell on deaf ears. Understanding this cultural backdrop helps us see both the intensity of Jesus’ mission and the call for people to make a choice toward faith and acceptance.

Ultimately, the act urges us to be persistent, reminding us that casting seeds of hope might mean encountering barren ground along the way. It affirms that every messenger of love - when faced with refusal - has the resilience to step forward in faith and keep moving forward!

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