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  1. Jul 25, 2013 · The main point of this section is pretty simple: We are like sheep among wolves (10:16). i. This is an interesting metaphor that Jesus picks. 1. Normally, a shepherd would protect his sheep from wolves, but Jesus is sending His sheep into the wolf pack. 2. This is a call to the cost of discipleship. Be prepared to live like a sheep among wolves. 3.

  2. May 5, 2023 · The second post in a series on Matthew 7:15-23 looking at the identity of the wolves in sheep’s clothing. This post covers key Old Testament background to Jesus’ metaphor.

    • Will Timmins
  3. Jan 31, 2023 · To be as “sheep amidst the wolves” is the Lord’s fitting imagery portraying how we obey His call and take the message of salvation to receptive souls scattered amid a crowd of hostile challengers. Reflecting the character of meek and gentle sheep, our message is one of love and compassion.

  4. Sep 5, 2023 · “Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.” From this verse is derived the familiar phrase, “wolf in sheep’s clothing.” What does it mean, and what was Jesus saying?

    • Michael Jakes
  5. Oct 24, 2007 · “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.” When Jesus sends us to bear witness to him in the world, he does not send us out as dominant and strong, but as weak and seemingly defenseless in ourselves.

  6. Feb 15, 2022 · Throughout the Bible, people are warned about false prophets (Ezekiel 13, Matthew 24:23–27, 2 Peter 3:3). False prophets claim to speak for God, but they speak falsehood. To gain a hearing, they come to people “in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves” (Matthew 7:15).

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  8. Wolves and sheep are mortal enemies. But unlike a shepherd whose duty is to protect the sheep, Jesus said, “It’s a jungle out there and I’m sending you right into the wolf pack...so expect trouble.” As these verses unfold, we’ll see who the wolves are and how God’s witnesses must respond in such a hostile environment.

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