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The Sword That Separates

Matthew 10:34-39

Christ does unify – Ephesians 2:14-15 – but He also divides
Two Elements That Highlight The High Cost of Following Christ
1.  The Divisive Nature Of Genuine Discipleship – Vs. 34
.            Isaiah 9:6, Luke 2:14, Romans 14:17, Colossians 1:20, John 14:27, 16:33
.            Matthew 10;21, Micah 7:6, Matthew 24:10, 2 Corinthians 6:14-16
.       Different: Desires, Perspectives, Masters, Worship – 1 Corinthians 7:15
2.  The Demanding Character of Genuine Discipleship – Vss. 37-39
.            Luke 14:26