Remembering the Persecuted Church

Remembering the Persecuted Church (Linda)
Injustice done to 3 J’s (Ken)

Linda: Remembering the persecuted church in prayer: it is a family relationship
1. 1 Samuel 12:23; Hebrews 13:3; Romans 12:12
2. DVD showing an example of another country
3. Recent testimonies of Christians being persecuted for their faith

Ken: Injustice done to 3 J’s

The Circumstances:

2. The Responses

3. The Results

4. How should we respond today?
A. Hebrews 3:13: Encourage one another
B. Matthew 5:44: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.
C. Romans 12:18-21: Be at peace with one another; do not take revenge; do good to your enemy; overcome evil with good.
D. Ephesians 4:26-32: Be angry and do not sin; do not say anything corrupt but only which is good for the edification of the moment; do not grieve the Holy Spirit; do no become bitter; be kind to one another; forgive one another.