Matthew 10:16–42 · September 27, 2020
Living for the Kingdom in the Face of Opposition
Julian Freeman · Series: Kingdom Come: The Gospel of Matthew
The big idea
If it is really Jesus’ desire for the kingdom of heaven to come through us, does that mean we’re doing something wrong if the world is standing against us? How do we live for the kingdom of God in the face of human opposition?
Sermon notes
- When You Face Persecution, Follow in the Footsteps of Jesus (16-25)
Follow Jesus into opposition (24-25, 17-18)
Follow with innocence and conviction (16)
Follow with dependence on the Spirit (19-20)
Follow with endurance in mind (21-22)
Follow with a willingness to flee (23)
- When You Face Fear, Fear the Right Thing (26-33)
Don’t fear ‘them’ (26a)
Don’t fear them because the gospel will win (26b-27)
Don’t fear them because they can’t kill your soul (28)
Don’t fear them because your Father cares for you (29-31)
Don’t fear them, but fear the rejection of God (32-33)
- When You Face Great Loss, Focus on Rewards That You Can’t Lose (34-42)
Jesus will cost you (34)
Jesus will cost you dearly (35-39)
Jesus will reward you richly (40-42)