Sheep Among Wolves
Speaker:
Dustin Aguilar
Scripture:
Matthew 10:16-23, Matthew 9:21, Matthew 8:25, Matthew 10:23, Matthew 10:23, Psalm 18:9, Jeremiah 4:13, Psalm 96:13, Revelation 2:5, Daniel 7:13, Isaiah 7:14, Mark 13, Luke 21, Matthew 24:3
What to Believe:
Sheep are dependent creatures but safe while following their shepherd. Christians are seen as sheep. Wise as serpents, innocent as doves. Innocent but wise, not foolish.
Endures to the end of what and saved from what ?
Sozo: Delivered from a trial, saved from danger, healed and also eternal salvation at the end
Matthew 9:21 ; Matthew 8:25 (perishing)
Sozo: eternal salvation
Matthew 10:23
“You won’t make it through all the towns before the son of man comes”
We tend to read it like it’s the second coming. But what is Jesus actually saying?
Four things it could mean; four views
That he means his second coming
He could be referencing coming in judgement (Psalm 18:9, Jeremiah 4:13, Psalm 96:13; Revelation 2:5) The disciples could have taken it as urgency to their work
That when he comes into his kingdom; coming of the son of man into his kingdom. (Daniel 7:13)
All three of these things at the same time. (Isaiah 7:14)
Future fulfillment: Mark 13, Luke 21
Jesus talking about End Times: Matthew 24:3, 9-14
Modern seeker Christianity ; prosperity gospel; this Christianity does not sell well to a fleshly person
How to Obey:
Jesus says comes and die , it is for true treasure
The Father speaking to us and through us ; to be purified through the blood of Jesus to be in relationship with him.
How to Walk Intimately with God:
Daily pick up our cross and follow him.
Are they discovering something worth losing everything to have Christ?
Trade the life you’ve been living for the life you can have.
You can come back. The Father is waiting.
Those going through trials; be empowered by the Spirit to endure to the end being sustained by Jesus. This is NOT a call to a fleshly life, but a call to true life, a spirit submitted life. You must take up your cross, die to self and let Christ be Lord of all of your life! THIS IS WORTH DYING FOR!!