Quiet Time Notes

Notes from my daily Quiet Times with God

Day 21 - Rejoice in Persecutions

December 24th, 2011
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Matthew 5:10-11
  1. What should make us rejoice in persecutions?
  2. Have people insulted or spoken evil of you because of Jesus?
  3. How did you feel?
  4. Who else has been treated this way?
John 15:18-23
  1. How should we expect to be treated?
  2. Why does the world hate us?
  3. What makes people feel guilty when they see us become disciples?
Acts 4:13-22
  1. What made Peter and John so bold?
  2. Has anyone tried to stop you from teaching, speaking or worshiping Jesus?
  3. How have you responded?
Acts 5:17-29
  1. Jesus was persecuted out of envy (MARK 15:10); the apostles were arrested out of jealousy.
  2. Why will we be persecuted or slandered?
  3. By whom?
  4. 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?