Matthew 5:11-12

Riding my bike this morning and listening to K-LOVE, the Newsboys had me feeling a little “Guilty” – “Even if it gets me convicted, I’ll still be on my knees with my hands lifted…” We’ve all seen the terrifying images of Christians around the world being killed because of their faith. If a hooded man put […]…

“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” – Matthew 5:11-12 Lashes and lies, that’s the pirate’s way. […]…

Just as our fellow believers can’t be persuaded to abandon their faith because of persecution, such violence in our own churches won’t stop us from gathering.…

Check out the So We Speak podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This book is a well-balanced letter (written between 60-68AD) addressing the social ostracism believers faced as they lived in exile. It is written to dispersed believers in the region of modern-day Turkey – an area in which worship of the Emperor was extremely common. We find rich theology in the first two verses of this letter. First, Peter interacts with the concept of the Trinity. Surprisingly, the church was already accustom……

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: ‘May they prosper who love you. Peace be within your walls, prosperity within your palaces.’” (Psalm 122:6) The massive stones that formed the original foundation ……

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:10) Burned, bombed, belittled, beheaded. These are just a few of the awful consequenc……

Matthew 5:11-12: "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for, in the same way, they persecuted the prophets who were before you."Congratulations on knowing Christ!...…

In recent years, many churches have experienced a decline in membership. Some individuals may have left due to personal circumstances. Meanwhile, others may have been dissatisfied with the church’s practices or teachings. Whatever the reason, it is important to extend a return to church invitation to those who have left. After all, they still are …

Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecut……

Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecut……