Steve Petch Sunday 28 th June 2015 Privilege Part 5: Living for Jesus in a hostile world Ezra 4v1 – 5v2.

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Steve Petch Sunday 28 th June 2015 Privilege Part 5: Living for Jesus in a hostile world Ezra 4v1 – 5v2

Have you ever faced opposition for being a Christian?

It should not surprise us!

Living for Jesus in a hostile world Ezra 4v1 – 5v2

We are also called to build a temple for God 1 Cor 3v16-17: 1 Cor 6v19-20: Our church Our lives

Living for Jesus in a hostile world 1.Compromise 2.Discouragement and fear 3.Political maneuvering They gave up trying for almost 20 years

We are all called to be witnesses for Jesus: Acts 1v8: “You will be my witnesses” Matt 28v18-20: “Go and make disciples of all nations”

We your colleagues be surprised to know you are a Christian? We can witness for Jesus badly!

Living for Jesus in a hostile world 1.God is in charge of world events 2.We should be aware of the times we live in “Did Jesus rise from the dead? Is he who he says he is?”

Living for Jesus in a hostile world 1.God is in charge of world events 2.We should be aware of the times we live in 3.God wants us to be good witnesses for Jesus 4.Sometimes persecution is unavoidable

“They called in the apostles, they beat them and they charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. The apostles left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonour for the name of Jesus. And every day, in the temple and from house to house, they did not cease teaching and preaching that the Christ is Jesus.” Acts 5v40-42

Steve Petch Sunday 28 th June 2015 Privilege Part 5: Living for Jesus in a hostile world Ezra 4v1 – 5v2