Being a Disciple of Jesus

[379 words] “But beware of men; for they will deliver you up to the courts, and scourge you in their synagogues” (Matthew 10:17). Jesus was sending His disciples out to preach the gospel of Christ telling the people to repent of their sins. He also told them all of the things which they would encounter. When we read this, it seems that it was going to be a very difficult time for them. It is also difficult for us. People would mistreat them. Some will also mistreat us. He tells them they would be brought before governors and kings for a testimony to them. He told them not to worry about what to say. They would be given the message needed at that time. “Everyone therefore who shall confess Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father who is in heaven. But whoever shall deny Me before men, I will also deny him…