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knowing god…is knowing persecution
“Strengthening the souls of the disciples, he exhorted them to continue in the faith saying, ‘We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.’”
Acts 14:22
after paul was stoned…
“Yes, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.”
2 Timothy 3:12
Paul instructed timothy…
“Let your transformed life speak openly about Jesus, imitating Him with everything you do so that you make God look good!”
Matthew 5:16
paraphrase
V.12: “Don’t panic.”responding to persecution
1 Peter 4:12-19
V.13-14: “Maintain your joy and make God look good!”
V.15-16: “Make Christ-centered choices so that if you suffer, you’ll never be ashamed.”
responding to persecution
1 Peter 4:12-19
V.17-18: “Give place for God’s judgment in your life.”
responding to persecution
1 Peter 4:12-19
V.19: “As God maintains your peace in the midst of the storm, keep blessing people with your time, talents and money.”
responding to persecution
1 Peter 4:12-19
what is coming?
knowing god…is knowing persecution