Mt10

Possibly one of the most difficult chapters in Matthew! Maybe the whole New Testament. Jesus is sending out His disciples and telling them what to expect. Some of it is good. Most of it is really hard to hear. Not your typical motivational speech!

For example:

"You will be hated by everyone because of My name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved." 

"Do not think I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword."

Anyone finding his life will lose it, and anyone losing his life because of Me will find it."

What did Jesus expect would happen to those who truly followed Him? It this still true today? Is it true of us?

Something to ponder.