Idea: Jesus did not come to bring peace on earth but a sword, therefore do not look for peace with the world. Rather, follow Jesus first and foremost in your life, no matter the cost.
1. Predictions of Persecution a. Hatred - b. Verbal Abuse - c. Physical Abuse - d. Death -
2. Jesus came to bring a sword. a. Who Jesus is and what He came to do. b. Who you are as the church |