Matthew 10:5-11:1

The Sermon on Missionary Work

Wow! Great news, you have been given the power to heal, raise the dead, and kick out demons. But wait…there is a cost. Your lifestyle must change.There shall be no badgering of people to get them to have faith, it shall be done with humility and as a servant. Go out into your neighborhoods without all that pomp and circumstance. Empty your wallets, take only the clothes on your back. Be prepared because your friends and family may hate you for this, just be confident that you have the ability to solely rely on God for all your personal needs. Get ready to endure some pretty terrible hardships, possibly even go to jail for sharing Jesus with others.

hardships, possibly go to jail for sharing Jesus with others.

Sounds wonderful, sign me up!

How very different from the life we all currently live in. Instead of wealth they were to chose poverty and dependence. Instead of honor and praise, you get maligned and persecuted.

Read again.

List 6 statements that describe how a a disciple will live.

disciples were to be dependent on God, not on their own wealth or possessions

disciples were to give all men the freedom to accept or reject them and their Lord.

disciples were to expect and to endure persecution from those who reject God

disciples were to expect conflict even in their own homes

disciples could know that they brought great gifts to men and would be rewarded for their response to follow the Father’s will

#2 What are 2 real ways that you can practice discipleship?

continue to lead bible study on line in groups, set up an active women’s ministry at my local church, seek to make personal contact with another woman who may be struggling with an issue that I have come through