July 17, 2023

Mt 10: 34—11:1

What Jesus is saying in the final verses of his ministry discourse is difficult. His disciples are going off on his Father’s mission. They need to understand that there will be conflict and that for them and all those they encounter their loyalty to Jesus must be above all else.

Our family and friends are gifts to us, but we must embrace you as the source deserving of our love first and foremost.

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