MOTHERHOOD AS DISCIPLESHIP

MOTHERHOOD AS DISCIPLESHIP

MOTHERHOOD AS DISCIPLESHIP
Mother’s Day 2023
Matthew 10.16-31

v. 36 “… a person’s enemies will be those of his own household.” (esv)

v. 16 “… I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves …” (esv)

MOTHERHOOD AS DISCIPLESHIP MEANS …

CONSISTENTLY Seeking TO Honor God

v. 25 “It is enough for the student to be like his teacher, and the servant like his master. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebub, how much more the members of his household!” (niv)

v. 22 “… you will be hated by all for my name’s sake.” (esv)

CLEARLY Communicating THE Gospel

vv. 26–27 “So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. What I tell you in the dark, say in the light, and what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops.” (esv)

1 Corinthians 15.10 “… by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain.”  (esv)

v. 28 “Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul.  Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.” (niv) 

COMPLETELY Trusting IN God’s Character

vv. 30–31 “… even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore …” (esv)

Proverbs 17.25 “A foolish son is a grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him.” (esv)

v. 31 “So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” (csb)