About this episode

This episode reflects on the challenges and reassurances of discipleship as outlined in Matthew 10.

This episode reflects on Matthew 10, where Jesus warns that following him may bring division, denial, and even death, while calling disciples to courageous faith and sacrifice.Amid the hard truths, the sermon highlights repeated reassurances—"do not be afraid," the sparrows and counted hairs—affirming God’s care and the hope that makes the cost of discipleship worth it.

People in this episode

Host: SJLC

Topics covered

• discipleship
• faith
• sacrifice
• courage
• God's care
• division

Keywords

• discipleship
• faith
• sacrifice
• Jesus
• Matthew 10
• courage
• God's care

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Matthew 10

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