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1 2 Timothy 3:10-12 “But you have carefully followed my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, perseverance, persecutions, afflictions, which happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra--what persecutions I endured. And out of them all the Lord delivered me. Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution” (NKJV).

2 “All Who Desire to Live Godly in Christ Jesus Will Suffer Persecution”  Paul’s suffering (2 Cor. 11:22-27).  Jesus’ teaching (Matt. 10:16-19, 21, 34-39).  Paul’s understanding of this (2 Tim. 3:10-12). How Does This Relate to Us? “Suffer persecution” Gr. dioko “to pursue”— “to harass, trouble or molest”

3 “All Who Desire to Live Godly in Christ Jesus Will Suffer Persecution” I. Family.  From non-Christian home.  Financial separation.  Couple (one Christian—one not). A.Jesus (John 7:1-5; Mark 3:20-21; Mark 3:35). B.Job (Job 2:7-10).

4 “All Who Desire to Live Godly in Christ Jesus Will Suffer Persecution” II. False Religion.  Humanism.  Secularism.  Denominationalism. A.Paul (Acts 19:17-20; 23-29). B.Stephen (Acts 7). C.Hananiah, Mishael, Azariah (Dan. 3:15-18).

5 “All Who Desire to Live Godly in Christ Jesus Will Suffer Persecution” III. Brethren.  Doctrinal division.  Personality conflict. A.Paul—Peter (Gal. 2:11-16). B.Joshua & Caleb—Israelites (Num. 13:31-33, 34; 14:6-10).

6 “All Who Desire to Live Godly in Christ Jesus Will Suffer Persecution” IV. Government.  New repressive government.  Current government suppress rights. A.Daniel (Dan. 6:7-8, 10, 20-22, 25-26). B.Mordecai (Esther).

7 “All Who Desire to Live Godly in Christ Jesus Will Suffer Persecution” Questions We Must Ask Ourselves  Why Does This Happen? 1.It produces character (James 1:2-4). 2.Natural result of opposing forces (John 1:1-5; 3:19-21).

8 “All Who Desire to Live Godly in Christ Jesus Will Suffer Persecution” Questions We Must Ask Ourselves  Why Should We Endure This? 1.It is worth it! (Heb. 11:32-40). 2.It isn’t worthy to be compared with what awaits us (Rom. 8:18).


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