Matthew 10:16-42

👉 The Certainty of Persecution

• they will deliver you over to courts and flog you
• you will be dragged before officials
• you will be hated by all
• you will be persecuted
• you will be maligned

👉 How should I respond to persecution?

• do not be anxious (v 19)
• endure to the end (v 22)
• don’t quit, move forward (v 23)
• do not fear (v 26)
• keep speaking truth (v 27)
• do not fear (v 28)
• do not fear (v 31)
• be faithful to Jesus (v 32)

👉 Christ must come before (v 34-39):

• family
• self
• comfort
• my own life

Persecution is certain in this life, but so is the presence and protection of the Lord.

Happy Saturday, everyone!