1. Matthew 10:16 “sheep in the midst of wolves”
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Matthew 10:18 “brought before governors and kings for My sake”
“Shrewd as serpents”
Matthew 10:16 “sheep in the midst of wolves”
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2. “Sheep in the midst of wolves”
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“Sheep in the midst of wolves”
Jesus knew this world is a rough place
Acts 20:29 “savage wolves”
Jude 4 “crept in unnoticed”
Hebrews 4:12 “sharper than any two- edged sword”
1 John 5:4,5 “the is the victory that has overcome the world- our faith”
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3. Stepping Back for a Moment
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Stepping Back for a Moment
In the midst of trial may seem like the world is more powerful than the gospel
Matthew 13:19ff “wicked one snatches away what was sown in his heart”
Acts 8:1-3 “made havoc of the church”
Revelation 2:10 “devil is about to throw some of you into prison”
2 Peter 2:1-3 “destructive heresies”
Revelation 2:14 “doctrine of Balaam”
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4. Stepping Back for a Moment
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Stepping Back for a Moment
Where is the Roman Empire with all of its power today?
LONG GONE!
Those who sought to corrupt God’s people are currently under punishment
2 Peter 2:4, 9
It may appear wolves are devouring the sheep
Hebrews 12:28 “receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken”
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5. Innocent as Doves “Be shrewd as serpents” – Hebrews 12:28
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Innocent as Doves
“Be shrewd as serpents” – Hebrews 12:28
Matthew 5:6-8 “hunger and thirst for righteousness”
Seek honest and true praise from Him after living a life that was actually godly- Matthew 6:1
Galatians 6:10 “to please men”
2 Timothy 4:3 “have itching ears”
Acts 20:30 “speaking perverse things”
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6. Shrewd as Serpents Martyrdom was not the goal of Jesus’ servants -
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Shrewd as Serpents
Martyrdom was not the goal of Jesus’ servants -
Matthew 10:23 “When they persecute your in this city, flee to another”
Acts 23:1-9 “Paul perceived that one part were Sadducees and the other Pharisees”
Philippians 1:19-26 “for me to live is Christ, and to die is gain”
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Applications
When people attempt to put us on the spot concerning what the Bible teaches, put them on the spot: “Okay, what do you believe and why?”
When people attack our stand on a practice that the Bible says is sinful, we need to press them: “Okay, prove to me that the practice is morally good?”
Instead of just telling someone what the Bible says on a subject, have them read a section of verses that addresses the subject and ask them: “So, what does the word of God teach on that?”
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Applications
Hold unbelievers accountable for their positions and insist on consistency and point our various inconsistencies
When people claim there is no absolute truth, insist that they absolutely prove that claim
If someone does not want to follow Jesus, press them for a real reason
When someone falls away from the faith and is tempted to complain about the church – press them for the real reason for their departure
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Beware of Men
Matthew 10:17 “Beware of men, for they will deliver you up to councils”
“Be on your guard against” “Do not put your trust in men”
Doesn’t mean “don’t trust anyone”
Strong warning for people who naively believe that the gospel can be made “attractive” to the world!
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Beware of Men
Do not attempt to win converts by watering down the gospel to attract more people
Government never has all the answers or solutions
Beware of following mere human solutions for spiritual problems
Avoid courting popularity, for the world will often turn on you
The world enjoys building people up only to enjoy tearing them down
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