29 Apr 2018
NB. Low quality audio

‘I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.’ (verse 34)

(1)Who is wielding this sword?   (v34-36)

(2)Why would they turn against people so close to them?

  • v37 The Christian’s first love
  • v38 The Christian’s self-denial
  • v39 The Christian’s eternal perspective

(3)What is Jesus up to?  (v34-36)

(4)How should Christians respond?  (v40-42)

 

Things to chat about

  • How does this passage give a fresh angle on Jesus’ authority?
  • How about his grace?
  • How has he reasserted his claim on your life for today and the weeks ahead?