THE CROSS IN YOUR CREED
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Matthew 5:10–12 (KJV)
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
I. THE CERTAINTY OF PERSECUTION
Blessed are they….
Blessed are ye…
A. It ________________________ us
Ezekiel 33:31–32 (KJV)
B. It ________________________ us
Hebrews 12:10 (KJV)
II. THE STYLE OF PERSECUTION
Matthew 5:10–12 (KJV)
A. Persecution of the hand
He calls this “a ___________________ persecution.”
B. Persecution of the ___________________
Matthew 5:11 (KJV)
III. THE SOLUTION TO PERSECUTION
Matthew 5:10–12 (KJV)
_________________ for the persecutors
A. Because ____________________________ it
B. Because ____________________________ it
