Sermon: “New Covenant People, Part 3” Pastor Kim Wenzel
Four Stages of Persecution IDOP 2018 (The International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church) 11-4-2018
Hebrews 12:3 NIV 3.Consider him (Jesus) who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
1. Opposition:
Jesus warned us if the world hated him, the world would hate us! Verbal
attacks start, and the media become apart of the increase of verbal
abuse and discrediting.
Matthew 5:11 NIV 11. “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.
2. Personal Slander: Rob your reputation, destroy your status, label you an enemy of the state.
Acts 8:33 NIV 33. In his (Jesus) humiliation he was deprived of justice.
3. Injustice: Second class citizen. ID cards, unfair legal treatment. Children tossed out of school. Unable to fine a job.
Hebrews 13:3 NIV 3. Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.
4. Mistreatment: The “BIG” Three - Torture, Imprisonment, Martyrdom.
Today we joined thousands of churches across the United States and the world in
prayer for our persecuted brothers and sisters.
Persecution In Pakistan
Christians in Pakistan are routinely threatened and persecuted.
They are often relegated to the lowest paying jobs and even to a form of
slavery working for Muslim brick-kiln owners.
However, they continue to
serve and faithfully witness for Christ.
Today's Verse
JAMES 1:12
Blessed is the man who remains
steadfast under trial,
for when he has stood the
test he will receive the
crown of life, which God
has promised to those who
love him.
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