This program is part of a series on the Beatitudes of Jesus. In this episode, we will look at what Jesus meant when he taught, “Blessed are those who are persecuted.” This teaching will be illustrated with the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who was persecuted by the Nazi regime in Germany and became a modern-day…
[Hebrews 11:17-19] By faith Abraham when he was tried, offered up Isaac; and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, … accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead.
Not much use to God? “I John … was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God.” – Revelation 1:9 KJV
[Hebrews 11:16] Now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.
They were staring death in the face. “He who overcomes shall not be hurt by the second death.” – Revelation 2:11 NKJV
[Luke 17:32] Remember Lot’s wife.
You can’t go wrong… “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children.” – Ephesians 5:1 NKJV
[2.Peter 2:6] And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah into ashes condemned them with an overthrow, making them an ensample unto those that after should live ungodly.
God is big! “Now, O Lord my God, You have made Your servant king instead of my father David, but I am a little child; I do not know how to go out or come in.” – 1 Kings 3:7 NKJV
[Genesis 19:1,2] And there came two angels to Sodom at even: and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; … and he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant’s house, and tarry all night.
You can have tough days… “My soul clings to the dust; revive me according to Your word.” – Psalm 119:25 NKJV
[Genesis 18:23,25] And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked? … That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: … Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?
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