Matthew 10:16-33 | Sheep Among Wolves

Intro: Why is this so hard?

1. The Reality of Costly Discipleship (v.16-25)

  We should expect this to be hard (16)

  We should expect religious resistance (17-20)

  We should expect relational rejection (21-23)

  We should expect to be treated like Jesus was (24-25)

2. The Resources for Courageous Discipleship (v.26-33)

  Knowing that judgment will come (26-27)

  Knowing whose opinion really matters (28)

  Knowing our Father cares (29-31)

  Knowing our reward (32-33)