When Suffering is the Assignment

1. Be Aware Matthew 10:16 ESV16 “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. 2. Be Prepared Matthew 10:17–18 ESV17 Beware of men, for they will deliver you over to courts and flog you in their synagogues, 18 and you will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them and the Gentiles. Matthew 10:21 NIV21 “Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death. 3. Be Courageous Matthew 10:19–20 NIV19 But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, 20 for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. 4. Be Faithful Matthew 10:22 NIV22 You will be hated by everyone because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. Some Power is only displayed in Persecution Now What? Choose OBEDIENCE over POPULARITY