Good News Church Nyc

Matthew 10:16-33 - Fear of Man (Part 2) When Jesus sent out his disciples in mission, he told them to expect persecution and death. In the face of persecution and death, he tells them not to be afraid of those who persecute them. We may be tempted to hide our faith by keeping silent because we are afraid of the consequences. When believers live in a context where Christianity is not welcome, then there will always be a degree of opposition. But Jesus exhorts his disciples not to be afraid of such opposition. He gives three reasons: 1) the truth of what Jesus said will be revealed; 2) People can only harm the body, but not the soul; 3) God cares for us and considers us to be of value to him. This sermon explores the fear of man in the context of mission and Christian witness and how we can overcome those fears through Christ.