NOVEMBER 4, 2026

TEXT: Matthew 10:16-25

I. Our mission from Jesus is daunting (vv. 16-18)
A. Jesus has sent His followers into the world on His mission (v. 16a)
1. It is His commission to His followers (Matthew 28:15-20; Mark 16:15-16; Luke 24:47-48; John 20:19-23)
2. It is His final orders to His followers (Acts 1:3-8)
3. It is His accountability that He will hold us to (Luke 19:11-15; Romans 14:10-12; II Corinthians 5:10)

B. We are described as sheep among wolves (v. 16b)
C. We are warned to beware of the dangers facing us (vv. 17-18)

II. We have given the Holy Spirit to help us in our mission (vv. 19-20)
A. We don’t need to worry about what to say (v. 19a; James 1:5)
B. God has given us His Spirit to give us the words (v. 19b)
1. The Holy Spirit comforts us and gives us God’s peace in our troubles (John 14:16-18)
2. The Holy Spirit teaches us and brings truth to our remembrance (John 14:26-27)
3. The Holy Spirit guides us in knowing and sharing God’s truth (John 16:13)
C. God has given us His Spirit to speak through us (v. 20)

III. God’s children will experience injustices on their mission (vv. 21-25)
A. Injustices may come from our loved ones (v. 21)
B. The world will often hate God’s children (v. 22)
C. Jesus’ followers can expect the treatment He experienced (vv. 23-25)
D. God has given us His Spirit to help us in our troubles (vs. 25; John 15:18-27)