*REVIEW

• Jesus had previously spoken of expected adversity and opposition because of
  association with Jesus.
• They will be arrested, handed over to the governing leaders, brought before courts,
  beaten, betrayed by close relationships, hated, and more.
• Jesus now puts it all in context. Jesus was preparing His disciples for the reality of
  opposition, adversity, and even persecution in their mission on His behalf.

*MESSAGE THEME: The central theme is: Following Jesus is a costly endeavor!

*MESSAGE POINTS
1. Jesus – a source of conflict.
2. Jesus’ order of allegiance.
3. Jesus’ demand – take up your cross.

*INTRODUCTION

• In Matthew 10:34–39, Jesus is engaging in a process of “setting expectations” for
  kingdom life.
• He is laying out a kingdom mindset!

*JESUS – A SOURCE OF CONFLICT vs. 34
Matthew 10:34 (NKJV) Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come
to bring peace but a sword.