Archive for the ‘Persecution’ Category

living or dying for the gospel

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Second Timothy is a wonderful book that was probably written near the end of Paul’s life. As a result, it has deep and beautiful thoughts about what it means to live for Christ. In verse 1 Paul encourages Timothy to be firmly dependent on the kindness of Jesus, be full and resolute in your dependence on Jesus (be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus). This is the opposite of how the world would program us, right? Independence, self-sufficiency, dedication to the pursuit of pleasure, comfort and financial security first. Not so as we align with Jesus. Timothy’s call was to be dependent on God as he pursued disciple-making. Read the rest of this entry »

Written by Waldean

November 9, 2008 at 6:00 pm

going to Jesus outside the camp

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Hebrews 13:11-14, “going to Jesus outside the camp” [no audio]

Today is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. I’d like to connect with this issue through Hebrews 13:11-14 Read the rest of this entry »

Written by Waldean

November 11, 2007 at 5:27 pm

standing for Jesus in the face of persecution

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Matthew 5:10-12, “standing for Jesus in the face of persecution “ [Listen] Read the rest of this entry »

Written by Waldean

August 19, 2007 at 9:05 pm