Like the Face of an Angel – Acts 6:15
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If you were facing persecution and possible death for your faith, what would be reflected on your face. Would it be the face of an angel?
Responding to Insults: Follow Jesus’ Example – 1 Peter 2:21-23
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If you are a faithful follower of Jesus, you likely have been insulted for your faith. But rather than insult back, follow Jesus' example.
Responding to Insult with Blessing – 1 Peter 3:9, 12
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You will most likely experience insult. And, when you do, Peter tells us to respond to that insult by blessing the person who insulted us.
Rejoice in Suffering – 1 Peter 4:15-16
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If we suffer because we are followers of Jesus, we can rejoice. Don't be ashamed to bear his name and live for him, in spite of opposition.
Looking for A Reason to Accuse – Mark 3:1-2
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The religious leaders of Jesus' day looked for reasons to accuse Jesus and discredit him. Jesus' disciples today can expect the same thing.
Revere Christ as Lord – 1 Peter 3:13-15a
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Peter encourages us to be eager to do good and to revere Christ as Lord, regardless of the way other people might respond to you.
Rejoicing in the Midst of Trials – 1 Peter 1:6-7
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We have been given an amazing hope for eternity. And, because of that, we can rejoice in the midst of any trials that we experience now.
Bless Those Who Curse You – Luke 6:27-29
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People will be offended with us when we live for Christ. And we can expect to be insulted. But Jesus calls on us to bless those who curse us.
We Must Go Through Many Hardships – Acts 14:22
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I want life as a Christian to be easy. But Paul tells me that I must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.
Insulted Because of the Name of Christ – 1 Peter 4:14
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How should we respond when we are insulted because of the name of Christ. Because we are his? Rejoice and see that it is really a blessing.
The Promise of Suffering – 2 Timothy 3:12
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Persecution is the common experience of all who would live godly lives in Christ. Don't be discouraged by this. Rejoice in your suffering.
The Privilege of Suffering for Christ – Philippians 1:29
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Who likes to suffer? No one! But we have been given the privilege of suffering for Christ. Rather than complain about it, we should rejoice in it.
