Don’t Fear
Dr. Neil Epler
Matthew 10:24-39 | June 21, 2026
The Word fear or to be afraid: phobeomai or phobos.
A committed disciple of Jesus Christ should expect suffering, challenges, persecution, and sacrifice. Jesus never said following Him would be easy. We enter it with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12).
Yet He reminds us not to be afraid and to remember that He has overcome the world (John 16:33 and 1 John 4:18).
1) Do not be afraid to serve like your master. (Matthew 10:24-25a)
2) Do not be afraid when they call you names. (Matthew 10:25b) Matthew 5:11-12
3) Do not be afraid of things said or done in secret. (Matthew 10:26)
4) Do not be afraid of those who kill the body. (Matthew 10:28a)
5) Be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. (Matthew 10:28b) Proverbs 1:7
6) Do not be afraid for you are of great worth. (Matthew 10:29-31)
7) Do not be afraid to acknowledge and witness for God. (Matthew 10:27, 32-33)
8) Do not be afraid when conflicts arise. (Matthew 10:34-37)
9) Do not be afraid to take up your cross. (Matthew 10:38-39) Luke 9:23
The call to be a commissioned follower of Jesus Christ is serious business. It will be costly. But remember, you are of great worth and you will be blessed beyond what you can imagine.