SS Lesson - WEEK 8: SUFFERING HEARTS

Our last lesson on the Beatitudes is based on Matthew 5:10-12. Below are the answers to the blanks for the listening guide on page 67 of your workbooks:
REASONS FOR PERSECUTION:

• We must be careful to distinguish between persecution and punishment.


• Persecution is a normal part of dedicated Christian living.

RESPONSES TO PERSECUTION:
As believers, we must respond to persecution and not react.
Believers:

1. Reign - Matt. 5:10


2. Rejoice - Matt. 5:12


3. Release love - Matt. 5:43-48

REWARDS OF PERSECUTION:
(1) Present rewards:

• riches of the kingdom


• fellowship of the martyrs

(2) Future reward:

• Heavenly rewards