Matthew 10:16-31 Jesus elaborates on what will happen to us when we share the message with others, but He also informs us that “We’ve got the Spirit” we have to tap into that power
Vrs 16 Sheep among wolves – it is going to be tough to be out there to bring this message. Let me tell you how tough it is going to be.
But remember your natural reactions toward other people when they are hurtful, antagonistic and rude to you are
1. Get back at them. Revenge is like biting the dog that bit you
2. Shrink back and not continue on in bringing the message to other people.
Jesus gives us some advice
“wise as serpents” sly, quiet & contemplative - As Christians we need to be wise in the way that speak to others and not pull trouble on ourselves for foolish reasons.
“harmless as doves” As Christian we do not want to harm anyone but we want to do good to them. Remember when Jesus was baptized the Holy Spirit descended on Him like a dove, this phrase foreshadows where the disciples and us get our power to bring the message to others.
Vrs 17-18 Jesus is saying this will happen to then disciples
What is going to happen to you? Harm can come our way. People will…make fun of, criticize, ignore, stay away from you, you will loose friends, you will make enemies.
Vrs 19-20 The Spirit’s role especially when times get tough
-Guaranteed the promise and sealed for the day 1 Cor 1:22, Eph 1:13, 4:30
-Guidance John 16:13 what to do and when
-Comforts us Acts 9:31 when people are brutal to you
-Helps us John 15:26 when you don’t know what to say
-Intercession Rom:8:26 a prayer on behalf
Got fruit challenge November topic posted on the website
Vrs 22 Jesus is not teaching a loss of salvation be He is teaching that a proof of our salvation to others is the fact that we can endure persecution and also salvation is the reward we look toward during persecution
John 15:18 Jesus says it hated me first
Vrs 23 Flee persecution- as a believer God does not want us to be gluttons for punishment, He wants us to be effective witnesses in places where we can be effective. Pearls to swine Matthew 7:6
The point is that the evangelizing of the Jewish nation will not be finished by them and Jesus will come a second time. 2nd view is that the coming refers to God’s judgment in the destruction of the Temple in ad 70
“Son of Man” Jesus favorite title for Himself and it comes from Daniel 7
Vrs 24-25 Look at the way they treated Jesus, can we expect to be treated better. We are not greater the Him Gospel
They called Him Beelzebub “god of flies” “the devil” what do you think they are going to call you.
What do people call Christians now? Closed minded, judgmental, conservative, hypocrites, exclusive, misled, simple, arrogant etc. You will get discouraged
Vrs 26 Don’t worry about what people do to you, they will get their just punishment “Sticks and Stones”
Vrs 27-28 Tell the message to others and inform others that there is a loving and just God who can save your soul.
Vrs 29-31 Jesus will provide and take care of you and give you the Holy Spirit that you need to do the work He wants you to do.
Tactic 2 “We’ve got the Spirit so tap into that power”
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