Ep. 279. Acts 12 | Persecution

EPISODE 279

PERSECUTION: ACTS 12

Persecution of believers has been ongoing since day one. Jesus told his followers that the enemies of the gospel would believe themselves servants of God when they put the Christians to death. Paul tells Timothy, "Everyone who desires to live a godly life will be persecuted." Peter also reminds his readers that suffering for the sake of Christ will not be unusual. Paul tells the Thessalonians that "we are destined for this."

Here is what I encourage you to do. Go to Persecution.com and get the free magazine. Make yourself aware of what is happening in the world. Examine your faith and ask God to show you if you truly know and love him so deeply that you would lay down your life for him. Read the magazine articles to your teenagers. Engage in discussions about the reality of the persecution our faithful brothers and sisters are enduring around the world. Bring the persecution of Acts into a modern view for those in your church, your bible study, and especially your home.

ADDITIONAL READING: John 16:2, 2 Timothy 3:12; 1 Peter 4:14; 1 Thessalonians 3:3