Matthew Chapter Ten

The Chapter Of Divine Instruction

I. The Disciples In History - vs.1-15 Jesus Speaks To His Disciples During His Ministry On Earth.

a. The Twelve Disciples - vs.2,4

b. The Traveling Disciples - vs.1; 5,15
<> The Mission Is Local - vs.5,6 Israel Only
<> The Message Is Vocal - vs. 7,15
Note: It Is Exacted By Preaching - vs.7
Note: It is Acted By Reaching - vs.8a
Note: It is Factual By Teaching - vs.8b,15

II. The Disciples In Hysteria - vs.16,23 Christ gives instruction for the disciples for the times of tribulation.

a. They Will Be Hated
<> Religious Persecution - vs.16,17
<> Political Prosecution - vs.18
<> Probable - Execution - vs.21,42

b. They Will Be Helped - vs.19,20
<> With Certainty - vs.24,25
<> With Clearity - vs.26,31
<> In Conflict - vs.34,36
<> In Contending - vs.37,38
<> With Compensation - vs.32,33; 39,42

Jesus Christ will never force us to obey Him. He leaves that choice with us (Joshua 24:15; Luke 9:23; Revelation 3:20). Our obedience to Christ is rooted in the Lord's worthiness (Revelation 4:11). True obedience is born when Christ illuminates our heart and mind to His glory and grace. Obedience does not endure God's command, it enjoys God's will from the heart (Ephesians 6:6).

The Strong Implication Of This Chapter Is That It Will Cost Much To Follow Christ... It Will Cost The Most If We Don't.

Back To More Outlines