I. WHAT MAKES THIS BEATITUDE DIFFERENT THAN THE OTHERS? • More personal • Same Blessing as Matt. 5:3
II. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE PERSECUTED? • For the sake of righteousness & because of Christ (Matt. 5:10,11; John 15:18-25 & 3:19,20) • The 3 forms of persecution: vv. 10, 11
III. WHAT DOES THIS BEATITUDE SAY ABOUT THE CHARACTER OF A CHRISTIAN? • Our lives are _________________________ • Our lives are characterized by ____________________________________ • Our minds are set on _________________________
IV. HOW SHOULD YOU HANDLE PERSECUTION? • With ___________________ • Without ___________________ • Without _____________________ • Without _____________________
V. WHY SHOULD YOU REJOICE IN PERSECUTION? • Being hated by this world is proof that:
• We are like the ________________________ • We are becoming like ________________ • We are headed for ___________________
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Rev. Ryce and Janine, his wife of 20 years, were born and raised in the Pittsburgh area and previously served in ministry at Tucson Reformed Church (2010-14) and Springs Reformed Church (2014-22), the Christian & Missionary Alliance (2007-09), and the Evangelical Presbyterian...
