Matthew: Disciples, Demons, Dangers

Listen in as we continue through Matthew and see Jesus gather, form, and send His disciples. 

Notes/Quotes:

Matthew 10:1-25

Both the snake-intelligence and the dove-innocence are both designed to keep the sheep out of trouble. Jesus does not mean for us to get ourselves into as much difficulty as possible. He means: Risk your lives as vulnerable, non-combative, sheep-like, courageous witnesses, but try to find ways to give your witness in a way that does not bring down unnecessary persecution.” - John Piper

“Jesus tells us our task is not to force the kingdom into existence, but to endure. To endure turns out to be the only way we can be witnesses to Christ’s kingdom” - Stanley Hauerwas

Those who aren't following Jesus aren't his followers. It's that simple. Followers follow, and those who don't follow aren't followers. To follow Jesus means to follow Jesus into a society where justice rules, where love shapes everything. To follow Jesus means to take up his dream and work for it. - Scot McKnight