Pastor’s sermon is based on the gospel reading from Matthew 10:24-39. The disciples move from being those who sit with Jesus and learn from Jesus to now being sent forth into the world without the flesh and blood Jesus at their side! Their faithful proclamation and practice of the Gospel will inevitably put the disciples on a collision course with the powers of this world. So, this morning, we get to hear Jesus preparing his disciples for their mission. The Lord is very realistic and truthful with his disciples about the threats they’re going to face. And yet, at the same time, He builds the case for why they shouldn’t let this fear master them or hinder their witness. Amen.
