Sermon on the Mount: The Blessings of Persecution
Matthew 5:10-12 (ESV)
Rick Ackerman | May 7, 2023
INTRO
It is more blessed to give than receive. Why?
Persecution does not _______________you from ________________with Jesus
Vs 10a “Blessed are those who are persecuted”
Persecution comes to all who walk with Jesus. 2Timothy 3:12
If you are persecuted, it means you are ________________with Jesus
Persecution does not _______________________ you from ____________________Jesus
Vs 10b “Blessed are those who are Persecuted for righteousness’ sake”.
Righteousness is Jesus’ character. 2 Corinthians 5:21
If you are persecuted for righteousness sake, it means they see His ____________________ in you.
Persecution does not __________________ your _______________for Jesus
Vs 11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account”.
If you are persecuted because of Jesus, you have a __________ _______________ _______ for Him that is visible to others.
Persecution does not ____________________ your _______________ on others
Vs 11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account”.
If you are persecuted, you are having an _____________on others. This will lead some to Him and others away from him. Either way you join the great cloud of witnesses.
Persecution does not _________ you of His ________________________
Vs 10c “for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Vs 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in Heaven…
If you are persecuted, the ______________ ____ _________is yours. If you are reviled, opposed, maligned, and falsely accused because Jesus is seen in and through you, great is your_____________ ____ ________________.
CLOSING
Story of Persecution- Rose Allen Munt 1557