I. Who is Peter? v1a. II. Who are his hearers in relationship to the world? v1b. III. Who are they in relationship to God? v2

Jesus says, "whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward.”

I. Jesus says it will be painful not merely peaceful to follow him, vv34-36. II. Jesus says you must love him above everyone else, v37. III. Jesus says you’re going to have to die if you really want to live, vv38-39

I.  Christians should not fear people, for the truth will come out, vv26-27. II. We should fear God instead, because he’s bigger than any person, v28.  III. Christians shouldn’t fear, because we are valued by God, vv29-31. IV. Therefore Christians facing hostility should publicly profess faith in Jesus, vv32-33.

Jesus says, "Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves..." I. Be wise and innocent, v16. II. Beware of men, vv17-18, 21-22a. III. Do not be anxious, vv19-20. IV. Be stubborn, v22b. V. Be cautious, v23. VI. Be encouraged, vv24-25. 

Jesus chooses the Twelve. God knows their names and wants us to know them too.  I. Their mission, vv1-2. The men, vv2-4. 

Worn out, without an end in sight. Is that you? Harassed and helpless? Distressed and downcast? Flayed open and cast off? Jesus sees you and is moved with compassion. He is the shepherd you need. I. The comprehensiveness of his ministry, v35. II. The compassion of his ministry, v36. III. The command to share in his ministry, vv37-38

I. The blind men have eyes to see that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of David, v27. II. The blind men seek mercy from the Messiah, and receive it, vv27-31. III. Religious leaders are frequently blind, and mixed up about Jesus,  vv32-34.

I. The readiness of Jesus to help the desperate, vv18-19. II. The tenderness of Jesus as he helps the desperate, vv20-22. III. The ability of Jesus to raise the dead, vv23-26.