Do not fear persecution – June 11, 2023
Command: Do not fear (persecution)
Matthew 10:31
31So do not fear; you are more valuable than a great number of sparrows.
Story: Jesus' triumphal entry
Matthew 26:3-4; Mark 14:1-2; John 12:1-2; Matthew 21:1-19; Mark 11:1-18; Luke 19:28-48; John 12:12-19; Jesus’ triumphal entry (Messiah, pp 216-219)
Audio Message:
When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind:
- What do I learn about God, Jesus, and/or the Holy Spirit?
- What do I learn about man/ people?
- What troubles or bothers me? What does the Holy Spirit reveal to me in light of this?
- How does the command connect to the story?
- What is God saying to me (or what should I obey) & what am I going to do about it?
- Do I have any fears, doubts, or resistance in keeping this command?
- What does this command reveal about the condition of my heart – what do I really believe and what do I really want?