Follower | Week 4
Message Recap
[Matthew 10:1]
Jesus called his twelve disciples together and gave them authority to cast out evil spirits and to heal every kind of disease and illness.
[Matthew 10:8-10]
Heal the sick, raise the dead, cure those with leprosy, and cast out demons. Give as freely as you have received! 9 “Don’t take any money in your money belts—no gold, silver, or even copper coins. 10 Don’t carry a traveler’s bag with a change of clothes and sandals or even a walking stick. Don’t hesitate to accept hospitality, because those who work deserve to be fed.
[Matthew 10:12]
When you enter the home, give it your blessing.
[Matthew 10:16-20]
“Look, I am sending you out as sheep among wolves. So be as shrewd as snakes and harmless as doves. 17 But beware! For you will be handed over to the courts and will be flogged with whips in the synagogues. 18 You will stand trial before governors and kings because you are my followers. But this will be your opportunity to tell the rulers and other unbelievers about me. 19 When you are arrested, don’t worry about how to respond or what to say. God will give you the right words at the right time. 20 For it is not you who will be speaking—it will be the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.
[Romans 5:3-5]
We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. 4 And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. 5 And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.
Discussion Questions
Limitations spark innovations. What ways do you feel God want’s to use your weakenss to show his stegnth?
God often provides for his people by working through his people. Have you ever experienced this?
In Matthew 10 Jesus calls the disciples to innovation. This can often push us outside of our comfort zone. How does being a follower of Christ change our perspective of being willing to allow God to use us in unique ways?