How To Maximize The Moment | Matthew 10:16-33 | Pastor Neil McClendon

Neil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchHow To Maximize The MomentMatthew 10:16-331. There is a purpose for the sending, v. 16Here Jesus says three things...a)be wise- intelligent, wiseb)be innocent- to be unmixedc)beware- to turn your mind or attention to, focus on2. There is a reason for the experience, v. 18Two things we have to understand in this verse...a)“for my sake”b)“to bear witness"3. Practice received speech, v. 19-204. Hardship reveals the quality of all relationships, v. 21-225. To be Christlike is to suffer, v. 24-25• Hebrews 5:7-10Three things about suffering...a)Suffering is a reflection of our identity- “although he was a son...”b)Suffering is painful learning- "he learned obedience"c)Suffering accomplishes things in us that nothing else can- “And being made perfect...”6. Don’t waste your fear, v. 26-33Mental worship...1. Would you consider yourself “unmixed” in relation to evil?2. What have you learned from your suffering?3. When is the last time you experienced “received speech?”4. How has hardship affected the quality of your relationships?5. What has to happen in your life for you to acknowledge Jesus in any and all circumstancesbefore anybody?6. Do you waste your fear? If so, on what?Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube