TEXT:  MATTHEW 10

• Introduction:  Context
  • Choosing & Sending the twelve disciples
  • Warning of persecution

1. Fear not man to obey God on earth     Matthew 10:26
   1. Jesus gave this command
   2. This is what the “therefore” is therefore     Matthew 10:16-25
   3. This is what the angel told Joseph     Matthew 1:20
2. Fear not man to serve God on earth     Matthew 10:27-28
   1. By listening to Him personally
   2. By proclaiming what He says to others
   3. By honoring Him over fearing men
3. Fear not man to trust God on earth     Matthew 10:29-33
   1. Because God knows all things
   2. Because God values you over all creation     Matthew 6:25-26;  Psalm 8:3-9
   3. Because God judges in eternity
      1. Fear not to agree with God & His truth to man
      2. Fear not to acknowledge God & His truth to man
      3. Fear not to identify with God & His truth before man