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Description
Christ sent His disciples “as sheep in the midst of wolves” and then told them: “be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.” Looking at the four different creatures mentioned in Matthew 10, Larry Guthrie teaches how “sheep, wolves, snakes, and doves” relate to Christ’s instructions to His disciples then—and to us today.
Keywords
Analogies Animals Arguments Birds Communication Direction Discouragement Gospel Great Commission India Jesus Mighty in Spirit Natural inclinations Object Lessons Pride Satan Sheep Spiritual warfare Witnessing Worry Zoology
Commands of Christ:
Be Wise as Serpents Fear God, Not Man Follow Me Receive God’s Power
Character Qualities:
Alertness Cautiousness Discretion Love Meekness Sensitivity
Details
Length: 42 min.
Primary Topic: Discipleship, Evangelism, Persecution
Date: 2002
Speaker: Larry Guthrie