“The Prince of Peace is a Man of War”
Jesus Brings Conflict
Jesus Owns Our Affections
Jesus Finds a Reception

Do not fear. Here in the midst of frightening instructions, Jesus pauses to give us four reasons not to fear. We find challenge & comfort.

Matthew 10:16–25
“Persecution Guaranteed”

Opposition is Certain
God’s Provision is Certain
Let us Be Like Jesus

The Kingdom is at hand! The Royal Healer is here! While rebellious people may scoff, a ripe harvest lies before us! Let us rise up and take action!

A Royal Healer is Here vv. 27–31
A Rebellious People Scoffs vv. 32–34
A Ripe Harvest Lies Before Us vv. 35–38

“Your Faith Has Saved You” (Matthew 9:18–26)
Jesus Confounds the Wisdom of the World
Jesus Dispels our Doubts and our Fears
Jesus Drives Out Suffering and Death

Matthew 9:13–17 “You Have Turned My Mourning Into Dancing” Jesus’ Presence Fills us with Joy, Changes our Practice,Dries our Tears

Matthew 9:9–13
“Taking Offense at Jesus’ Call”

Jesus Calls Us Out of Darkness
Jesus Calls Us Into Light
Jesus Calls Us Into Service

“He Gets Us”

A Profound Need
A Powerful Savior
A Persistent Misunderstanding