 In commissioning the apostles in this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus gives them and us a preview of his church's mission after the resurrection. His instructions to the twelve echo those of God to the twelve tribes of Israel on the eve of their exodus out of Egypt. The Israelites likewise were sent out with no bread and only one set of clothes, wearing sandals and carrying a staff. Like the Israelites, the apostles are to rely solely on God's providence and his grace.