Quiet Time Notes
Notes from my daily Quiet Times with God
Day 21 - Rejoice in Persecutions
December 24th, 2011Previous |
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Matthew 5:10-11
- What should make us rejoice in persecutions?
- Have people insulted or spoken evil of you because of Jesus?
- How did you feel?
- Who else has been treated this way?
John 15:18-23
- How should we expect to be treated?
- Why does the world hate us?
- What makes people feel guilty when they see us become disciples?
Acts 4:13-22
- What made Peter and John so bold?
- Has anyone tried to stop you from teaching, speaking or worshiping Jesus?
- How have you responded?
Acts 5:17-29
- Jesus was persecuted out of envy (MARK 15:10); the apostles were arrested out of jealousy.
- Why will we be persecuted or slandered?
- By whom?
- What was the apostles' reply when they were told to stop?
Acts 5:40-42 - What made the apostles happy?
Application: Let verse 42 be your theme today and every day.
Key Phrase: What should make us rejoice in persecutions?