DISCIPLESHIP IN OUR CHAIN OF COMMAND (V. 24-33)
A disciple becomes like his/her teacher.
Who is the head of our life, Beelzebul or God?
The word of wisdom/knowledge discerning of spirits
Fear God, not those who kill the body (Hebrews 6)
Coness or deny God, and God will confess or deny us.
WAR OF PRIORITIES (V. 34-42)
Peace and the sword vs. the sword and peace (not either / or but both / and)
"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden" Matthew 11-28-30
If we find our life, we lose it. If we lose our life (die to our flesh) for Him, we find it. It's a paradox.
To receive Christ is to receive God.
Receive prophets (see Ephesians 4:11).
Give of ourselves/the 2 handed gospel
