Drew Downs

Make a New Normal

Matthew 10:24-39

  • In this doozy of a gospel, Jesus seems to support division. What he really supports is freedom and community.

  • There are few things that give us more anxiety as a people than talking about the things that divide us. Then Jesus does.

  • What does it really mean that Jesus comes with a sword to bring division? We first need to realize we’re looking at our own world wrong.

  • In Matthew 10:24-39, we find the downside of discipleship, the hard stuff which would drive us away from it. If we didn’t know what’s at stake. Proper 7A  |  Matthew 10:24-39 There are certain times preachers don’t want to take on the gospel. Often because it’s hard to talk about money or sex or divorce.…