Message by Dr. David Drake
Series: “Inside / Out”
Living Today The Life Of Jesus
A Study Through the Sermon On the Mount
Matthew 5-7
Persecuted And Loving It
Matthew 5:10-12
Matthew 5:10-12 (NASB)
10 “Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.
12 “Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Romans 8:18 (NASB)
18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us.
Philippians 1:29 (NASB)
29 For to you it has been granted for Christ’s sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake,
The Persecutions Of The Past
Matthew 5:10, 12 (NASB) 10 “Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 12 “Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
The Recipients
The Reality
The Reason
Hebrews 11:36-37 (NASB)
36 and others experienced mockings and scourgings, yes, also chains and imprisonment.
37 They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were tempted, they were put to death with the sword; they went about in sheepskins, in goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, ill-treated.
The Persecutions Of The Present
Matthew 5:11 (NASB) 11 “Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.
Verbal
Physical
Spiritual
Ephesians 6:10-12 (NASB)
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.
11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.
12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.
The Persecutions Of The Future
Matthew 5:12 (NASB) 12 “Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
2 Timothy 3:1 (NASB)
1 But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come.
12 Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.
Our Attitude
Our Anticipation
James 1:2-3 (NASB)
2 Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials,
3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.