
Jesus explains WHY some people HATE Christians
Matthew 5:3-12
3 Reasons
1.Because we are
v. 18 – know that it has hated Me before it hated you
v. 21 – all these things they will do to you on account of My Name
A. They hated Jesus because He exposed their
-John 7:7; Romans 3:23; 1 Corinthians 15:3
B. They will hate us when
-John 3:19-20; Matthew 5:11
2. Because we are
v. 19 – you are not of the world but I chose you out of the world
Our devotion shifts to
3. Because they
v. 21 – they do not know Him who sent Me
6:2-3 – They will do these things b/c they have not known the Father, nor Me.
What do we do when people hate us?
Love your enemies.
Do good to those who hate you.
Bless those who curse you.
Pray for those who abuse you.
Turn the other cheek.
Don’t hold onto the things of this world – as they do.
Be kind to the ungrateful and the evil.
Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.
2. Receive the
v. 26 – when the Helper comes…
3. Continue to
v. 27 – And you also will bear witness
4. Remember the
16:1 – I have said all these things to keep you from falling away.
HOMEWORK - Daily Read Luke 6:27-35
NOTES
For Sunday, Feb. 21: read Bible passage John 16:5-15 & commentary pages 304-309