In this section of Matthew Jesus is speaking to His 12 Disciples before sending them out.  As they go on their way Jesus uses some very difficult language to make the point that acknowledging Him as the Lord of our lives will lead to some very challenging circumstances.  Yet in the midst of those circumstances real life, eternal life is always found in clinging to Jesus.

Unifying Phrase:  Real life is found in clinging to Jesus.

• Confessing Jesus before others will not be easy or lead to a perfect life.
• Confessing Jesus will cause us to sacrifice things in this life.
• Jesus desires our complete and total allegiance.
• Those who confess Jesus are given the Father and the gift of salvation.