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Observe here, 1. Christ's mission; the Father sent him into the world.
Christ's sending implies the designation of his person, his qualification for the work, his authority and commission.
Learn hence, that Christ did not of himself undertake the office of a Mediator, but was sent; that is, authorized and commissioned of God so to do; Thou hast sent me into the world.
Observe, 2. As Christ's mission, so the apostles' mission: As thou hast sent me, so have I sent them.
Learn thence, that none may, or ought, to undertake the office of the ministry, without an authoritative sending from Christ himself; not immediately and extraordinarily by voice or vision, but immediately by the officers of the church. And such as are so sent, are sent by Christ himself; and if so, it is the people's duty to reverence their persons, to respect their office, to receive their message: As thou hast sent me, so have I sent them.