Matthew - Day 16: Expectations of Being Sent

After sending the disciples out to share the good news of the kingdom of God, Jesus began to clarify expectations. Many times, expectations become premeditated resentments, so in the process of calling others to follow Him, Jesus clearly states that persecution, trials and difficulty will arise.

Read Matthew 10:26-42

Q: Who should we fear and who should we not fear? Why is this?

Q: Jesus says He did not come to bring something, and that He came to bring something else? What were those two things? (v.34)

Q: Jesus says, “whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it.” What do you think this means? (v.39)

Q: What does the person receive who receives the apostles and their message?

Q: For those that have said Yes to Jesus, He has sent us out into the world to proclaim the same message. What difficulties should we expect on the journey? What assurances has He given us?

For Further Study: Romans 15:13, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Hebrews 13:6