{"id":456,"date":"2026-06-21T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pbc.my\/test128\/?post_type=sermons&#038;p=456"},"modified":"2026-06-24T07:49:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T07:49:34","slug":"2026-06-21","status":"publish","type":"sermons","link":"https:\/\/pbc.my\/?sermons=2026-06-21","title":{"rendered":"The Assurance of Faithful Disciples (Matthew 10:16-23)"},"content":{"rendered":"<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-456-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/pbc.my\/test128\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/260621-The-Assurance-of-Faithful-Disciples-Matthew-10_16-23-Pastor-Mark-Tan-EDIT.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/pbc.my\/test128\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/260621-The-Assurance-of-Faithful-Disciples-Matthew-10_16-23-Pastor-Mark-Tan-EDIT.mp3\">https:\/\/pbc.my\/test128\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/260621-The-Assurance-of-Faithful-Disciples-Matthew-10_16-23-Pastor-Mark-Tan-EDIT.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-453\" src=\"https:\/\/pbc.my\/test128\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sermons-JUN-26__Jun-28-CONNECT-i-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Sermons JUN 2026 28\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pbc.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sermons-JUN-26__Jun-28-CONNECT-i-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pbc.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sermons-JUN-26__Jun-28-CONNECT-i-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pbc.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sermons-JUN-26__Jun-28-CONNECT-i-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pbc.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sermons-JUN-26__Jun-28-CONNECT-i.jpg 415w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Matthew 10:16-23 offers powerful assurance for faithful disciples, reminding believers that following Christ often means facing trials, opposition, and persecution. Yet in these verses, Jesus promises His presence and guidance, encouraging disciples to remain steadfast in their mission. This passage highlights the balance between wisdom and innocence, being \u201cwise as serpents and harmless as doves\u201d, while trusting God\u2019s protection in times of difficulty. For Christians seeking strength in discipleship, Matthew 10:16-23 provides both a warning and a promise: though challenges will come, God\u2019s assurance remains unshakable for those who walk faithfully with Him.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Matthew 10:16-23 offers powerful assurance for faithful disciples, reminding believers that following Christ often means facing trials, opposition, and persecution. Yet in these verses, Jesus promises His presence and guidance, encouraging disciples to remain steadfast in their mission. 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