Introduction: Read Matt. 5:10<\/p>\n
1. The world pities the persecuted Christian.<\/p>\n
1) Certainly don’t count as blessed.<\/p>\n
2) The blessed are those who tell lies for religion’s sake. Blessed with fame, money, power, Phil. 3:17-19; Phil. 2:21.<\/p>\n
2. The lie had been told so often that the truth sound strange. Those who suffer for the TRUTH are the truly blessed.<\/p>\n
Discussion: Blessed How?<\/p>\n
I. Great Reward in Heaven, Matt. 5:11-12.<\/p>\n
II. Spirit of God Rests on You, 1 Pet. 4:12-16.<\/p>\n
III. The Name of Christ, Acts 5:27-42.<\/p>\n
IV. The Persecuted Win, Rev. 21:1-7.<\/p>\n
Conclusion:<\/p>\n
1. Rejoice when you are persecuted for righteousness’ sake.<\/p>\n
2. Glorify God that you were counted worthy.<\/p>\n
Brief notes for a Wednesday night devotional.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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