Matthew 5:11-12 Have you ever felt disheartened when someone shuts you down while you’re sharing the Gospel? Or been discouraged when the works you do for God don’t produce the fruit you want? If so, you’re not alone. The Bible is filled with stories of the disheartening, discouraging, rejection of God’s prophets and messengers. And… Continue reading September 26th – Matthew 5:11-12
Tag: Stephen
Friends With The World – James 4
James 4 After Stephen was martyred in Jerusalem, the Jewish Christians were persecuted, driven from the city, and scattered throughout the land. They were unwelcome in their new communities, and faced great pressure to fit in with those around them. These Jews felt the pull of drifting back into their old ways. They tried to… Continue reading Friends With The World – James 4
Disheartened, Discouraged, and Rejected – Acts 7
Acts 7 Have you ever felt disheartened when someone shuts you down while you’re sharing the gospel? Discouraged when the works you do for God don’t produce the fruit you want? Rejected by others who don’t share your Christian faith? If so, you’re not alone. The Bible is filled with stories of the disheartening, discouraging,… Continue reading Disheartened, Discouraged, and Rejected – Acts 7
Friends With The World – (James 4)
James 4 The Bible tells us that the Christian walk is made up of two paths. Daily we must make the choice of either following the path of godly living which leads to life, or the path of the world which leads to death. For as James reminds us, we can’t walk with God and… Continue reading Friends With The World – (James 4)
Emulating Jesus – (Acts 7)
Acts 7 These days it seems you can't listen to the news without hearing stories of Christians being persecuted or killed, with little public outcry. Not surprising from a world that rejects Jesus. As times become more perilous, we as followers need to be prepared to suffer and possibly lay down our lives for our… Continue reading Emulating Jesus – (Acts 7)
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