sparrows and such

Good morning brothers and sisters,
Tonight at the Boulevard at 8pm we'll have our second to last discussion on Love Wins. We've had a very small group the last several meetings, and it would be great to have a few more. We're discussing up through chapter 6 tonight, though if you haven't gotten there you are still most welcome.

Jesus warns his disciples that they will face opposition from the world, just like he has. At the same time he encourages them that God will be keeping an eye on them. Even with God's help, the disciples may still face death, but God's love and power goes beyond death. It is hard for me to wrap my mind around God caring about each sparrow, but I'm glad even the small parts of life are important to God.
blessings on your day,
Sam

Matthew 10:24-33

24“A disciple is not above the teacher, nor a slave above the master; 25it is enough for the disciple to be like the teacher, and the slave like the master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they malign those of his household! 26“So have no fear of them; for nothing is covered up that will not be uncovered, and nothing secret that will not become known. 27What I say to you in the dark, tell in the light; and what you hear whispered, proclaim from the housetops.



28Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell. 29Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. 30And even the hairs of your head are all counted. 31So do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows. 32“Everyone therefore who acknowledges me before others, I also will acknowledge before my Father in heaven; 33but whoever denies me before others, I also will deny before my Father in heaven.