Reality #1 - Disciples will be Hated by the World

World - rebellion against God

Hates - spiritual hostility
Moral opposition (authority, values)
Relational opposition (including death)

You - disciples of Jesus
Former rebels; chosen out of the world
Hated because of Jesus

Response #1 - Don’t Stumble = Steel Spine

Remember
-Jesus’ Words
-Other Examples

Testify
-To the Truth of Jesus
-By the Power of the Holy Spirit

Pray
-For Persecuted Believers
-For Courage to Stand Firm
-For Light in the Darkness

Reality #2 - Disciples will Suffer in the World

Broken World
-Waiting & Suffering
-Death & Loss

Imperfect Faith
-Doubt & Discouragement

Response #2 - Don’t Be Surprised = Soft Heart

Suffering is Temporary & Not Wasted
-2 Corinthians 1:3-7; 4:7-11, 16-18

Joy and Peace are Present & Eternal
-Psalm 30:5; Revelation 21:1-4


What now?

Prayer and Praise

Stand Firm with a Steel Spine

Serve Others with a Soft Heart
-with Love, Joy, Hope, and Peace

Emmaus Baptist Church
SERVICE TIMES:
Sunday School at 9:15am
Worship Gathering at 10:45am