Thesis: Jesus' "blessings" in the opening section of the Sermon On the Mount were contrary to human wisdom, especially the last one he gave in our message today: Blessed Are The Persecuted.
1. PERSECUTION IS BIBLICAL * Those desiring God (2 Timothy 3:12) * Abel vs Cain * Daniel's 3 friends (Daniel 3:13) * Comes upon those who serve/worship God - Are you persecuted? Why or why not? - Worship more important than own life? * Is Christlikeness (John 15:18-21) * Aligning w/Christ (Luke 6:22 , 21:17)
2. CHRISTIAN RESPONSE TO PERSECUTION A. Beware of Persecution. - Be wise, not antagonistic. Let Christ's name bring persecution, not your repeated antagonism. B. Endure Suffering. - bear with patience C. Be Happy. - Persecution comes because God is working - The Spirit sustains the persecuted - Great reward in Heaven
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