Bible Text: Matthew 10:34–42 | Preacher: Pastor Zam Khai

The Paradox of Authentic Discipleship

Matthew 10:34–42

“Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me.”

The Paradox of Authentic Discipleship means following Jesus by taking up the cross daily

The Paradox of Peace and Trouble

Jesus is the Peace-Giver
Jesus is the Trouble-Giver
Following Jesus the Peace-Giver brings Troubles

The Paradox of Love and Hate 

Love God and Others
Hate Others and Love God
Following Jesus-the Love-Giver requires hating others

The Paradox of Losing Life and Gaining Life

Losing Life
Gaining Life
Following Jesus the Life-Giver requires Losing Life leading to Gaining Life

The Paradox of Resemblance between Receiving the Greatest God and Receiving the Smallest Disciple

Whoever welcomes Jesus’ disciples welcomes God the Father
Whoever welcomes a prophet receives the prophet’s reward
Whoever welcomes a righteous person receives the righteous person’s reward
Whoever give a cup of cold water to the least disciples still receive a reward

Receiving the Greatest God
Receiving the Smallest Disciple
Following Jesus the Greatest God results in being rewarded for the smallest act to the least disciple

Conclusion