Counting the Cost of Following Christ

Jesus helped his disciples prepare for the rejection many of them would experience by being Christians, Being God’s person will usually create reactions from others who are resisting him.
     Matthew 10:16-42

Who may oppose us?

Natural response

Possible pressures

Needed truth

Government
10:18-19

Threats
10:26

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The truth will be revealed (10:26)

Physical harm
10:28

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Our soul cannot be harmed (10:28)

Religious People
10:17

Fear and worry

Public ridicule
10:22

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God himself will acknowledge us if we acknowledge him (10:32)

Family
10:21

Rejection by loved ones
10:34-37

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God’s love can sustain us (10:31)