In verses 7-9, the Savior gives instructions to the Twelve and sends them forth. It is time for the Twelve to start to do the things that the Savior has taught them. He sent them forth two by two. This is an important concept. Missionaries are to go out two by two so that they can support, help, motivate, and encourage each other. He gave them the Melchizedek Priesthood and ordained them apostles so that they could have the power, not only to heal people, but also to have power over unclean or evil spirits. Then the Savior instructs them that they are to go without purse or script. This is a test of their faith, but it will show them that Heavenly Father will provide for them. Heavenly Father and the Lord care for Their servants. They will feed, provide clothing, and shelter Their servants.
In verses 10 and 11, the Savior gives more counsel for the missions of the Twelve. When they find a family that will accept them and house them, stay with that family until you depart from that area. Do not be constantly moving and looking for better places. More counsel comes in verse 11, where the Lord directs the missionaries to shake off the dust under their feet as a testimony against the those who do not receive them nor hear them. The consequences of that action are enormous. It will be more tolerable for tolerable for the inhabitants of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment than those of that city or village. That is a scary statement.
In verses 12 and 13 the Savior states that they went out and preached that men should repent. Repentance is the first and foremost message of the Savior's Gospel. And then the Savior states that the Twelve went out and anointed many that sick with oil and healed them. The ordinance of anointing with oil is the same today as it was in the time of the Savior. The results are also the same. Many were healed. The Savior focused one the most important message and the results.
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