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Blessed are the Persecuted

Todd Nettleton
Voice of the Martyrs

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.” —Matthew 5:10-11

I. Persecution is Real, and it is Happening Today

II. The Christian’s Response to Persecution

Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name. —Acts 5:41

I think all Christians need to pass through [persecution]. It will give them more faith and more strength. —Persecuted Christian in North Africa

III. [Some of] The Blessings of Persecution

1.) The BLESSING of Christ’s Presence With Us

…the best time that I spent in my life. —Pastor Hassan

2.) The BLESSING of Seeing People Won to Christ

I’m glad you failed… —“Uncle Z” in Chinese prison

3.) THE BLESSING of Having God Teach and Shape Us Through Our Suffering

4.) THE BLESSING of Living Without Fear

5.) THE BLESSING of Leaving An Amazing Spiritual Legacy

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