Jesus told the twelve that all their troubles would stem from hostile people. Yet there would be a some silver linings in their persecutions. What were they?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 10:18-20
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Jesus indicated that it would be inevitable that families would be divided over Him. If that happens, it is a test of our love for God. But is it possible for a true Christian to abandon his or her faith under persecution?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 10:21-22
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What did Jesus mean when He told the twelve that they would not finish going through the cities of Israel until He came? Was His promise fulfilled in AD 70 when Jerusalem fell at the siege of the Roman Legions?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 10:23
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It is impossible to embrace a true believer in Christ without embracing Christ as well. But what did Jesus mean when He promised that the one who receives a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 10:40-41
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Can a person be a believer in Christ but not a disciple of Christ? Are professing Christians who demonstrate no commitment to Jesus true believers? What does it mean to “carry your cross”?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 10:37-39
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Jesus said that He came “to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother…and a man’s enemies will be the members of his household.” Does Jesus want our family relationships to be destroyed?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 10:34-37
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It is wrong and eternally damning to be ashamed of Jesus, but is it wrong to be ashamed of Christendom? Should those who follow Christ always expect to enjoy harmonious family relationships?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 10:34-37
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When we’re given the opportunity to confess Christ before others, we should seize the opportunity to express our faith. If we deny Christ, He promised to deny us. But what if our persecutors try to compel us to deny the Lord by torture?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 10:32-33
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Jesus told us that God is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. So are human souls inherently immortal as many of us have been taught? Will the unrighteous suffer eternal torment?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 10:28
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When God allows others to persecute you, it is easy to question His love. But what can separate us from the love of God? Paul wrote an entire list of things that can’t!
Todays Scripture: Matthew 10:28-31
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