Understanding Matthew 10:28-33: Fear God, Confess Christ, Value Your Soul
Delve into Matthew 10:28-33, exploring the significance of fearing God over man, the assurance of divine care even down to the number of hairs on our heads, the importance of confessing Christ, and the consequences of denying Him. Reflecting on the context and teachings, discover the deep value placed on each soul and the necessity of prioritizing faith in the face of rejection and persecution.
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Matthew 10:28-33 And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father s will. . .
Matthew 10:28-33 . . . But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven. . .
Matthew 10:28-33 . . . But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven. . . (NKJV).
Matthew 10:28-33 Context: Sending Twelve (10:5) Things exclusive to them: Where/whom to go (10:5-6) What to do miracles (10:8) What to take (10:9-10) What to say inspiration of Holy Spirit (10:19-20) Any general application?
Matthew 10:28-33 Different Context: Luke 12:1 Not just the Twelve Similar wording: Luke 12:4-10 These teachings apply to believers generally. What do they teach? How should they affect us? What comfort can they provide?
You Are of More Value Than Many Sparrows 1. Whom to Fear (10:28; Luke 12:4-5) Faith > rejection & persecution Fear man? kill the body No more they can do Fear Him = God
You Are of More Value Than Many Sparrows 1. Whom to Fear (10:28; Luke 12:4-5) Destroy body & soul in hell Annihilation? After He has killed = post mortem cast into hell Threat greater than man
You Are of More Value Than Many Sparrows 1. Whom to Fear (10:28; Luke 12:4-5) Both body and soul Like eternal life, eternal punishment involves a resurrection body John 5:24-29
You Are of More Value Than Many Sparrows 2. Small Things (10:29-30; Luke 12:6-7a) Sparrows, coins, & hairs How does this relate? Just told to fear God How does God view these small things?
You Are of More Value Than Many Sparrows 2. Small Things (10:29-30; Luke 12:6-7a) Not one falls apart from your Father s will Not forgotten before God Fear Him, but He cares about the small things!
You Are of More Value Than Many Sparrows 2. Small Things (10:29-30; Luke 12:6-7a) Permissive will (Jas. 4:13-16) Omniscience ( knows all things 1 John 3:20) We will face danger We should fear God
You Are of More Value Than Many Sparrows 2. Small Things (10:29-30; Luke 12:6-7a) Will He forget us? Do we matter to Him? Does He care what we face? If He cares about birds and hairs, what about us?
You Are of More Value Than Many Sparrows 3. Your Value (10:31; Luke 12:7b) You are of more value Problem of self-esteem Consequences (sin & abuse) Do not fear man fear God because you matter to Him
You Are of More Value Than Many Sparrows 3. Your Value (10:31; Luke 12:7b) In sin we devalue God s things How valuable are we to Him? 1 John 4:9-10 Romans 5:6-11
You Are of More Value Than Many Sparrows 4. Courage to Confess (10:32-33; Luke 12:8-9) Confession & denial How does this relate? Fear God, not man He values small things We are of more value
You Are of More Value Than Many Sparrows 4. Courage to Confess (10:32-33; Luke 12:8-9) Understanding this should give us courage to confess Problem: John 12:42-43 Necessary for salvation (Rom. 10:4-11; 1 John 4:15-16)
