Christ instituted the Pastoral Office, committing to His ministers the duty of preaching the Word and administering the Sacraments. This is a separate institution from the Priesthood of all  Believers. This discussion of Matthew 9 makes the Bible teaching clear and shows why Confessional Lutherans are set apart from generic Protestants or Evangelicals. The message is accompanied by the Rite of Communion for Ascension Day and hymns, "O Christ Who Called the Twelve," and "Send, O Lord, Your Holy Spirit on Your Servant."