Jesus Prepares His Disciples for Troubles and Trials

1/9/2022
Scripture: Matthew 10:1-26 Text: Matthew 10:17-26
Sermon: JESUS PREPARES HIS DISCIPLES FOR FUTURE TRIALS
Points: I. They Are Weak, but Strong in Christ
II. They Are Persecuted, but Helped By God
III. They Are Hated, but So Was Christ
SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER

BE PREPARED TO ENDURE TROUBLES AND TRIALS
21 "Now brother will deliver up brother to death, and a father his child; and children will rise up against parents and cause them to be put to death.
22 "And you will be hated by all for My name's sake. But he who endures to the end will be saved.
23 "When they persecute you in this city, flee to another. For assuredly, I say to you, you will not have gone through the cities of Israel before the Son of Man comes.
24 "A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master.
25 "It is enough for a disciple that he be like his teacher, and a servant like his master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub,fn how much more will they call those of his household!
26 "Therefore do not fear them. For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known.

This morning we consider a few verses from Matthew 10 that Jesus speaks regarding the troubles and trials that believers, and especially those engaged in ministry, will face. The basic thrust is to hold fast and be faithful to the end.