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This week's passage offers us a particularly hard saying of our Savior, but one that is full of promise. In Matthew 10:34-39, we will see Jesus correcting expectations about his reign as the Messiah and what it means to follow Jesus. Regarding his reign, He shows his disciples that the gospel of peace will bring about division between those who follow Jesus and those who reject Him, even in the midst of families. Regarding discipleship, Jesus shows us our love for Him must be so supreme, that there is no "close second" in regards to the throne of our hearts. Jesus is revealing that following Him is not a supplement to our already good lives, but an all-encompassing denying of our desires for the sake of the Kingdom. With this call, Jesus promises us that embracing this life of self-denial for His sake will end with a reward that makes the suffering of this life appear light and momentary.

Speaker: Tom Mercer

May 25, 2025

Matthew 10:34-39

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