Lesson 65: The Persecuted

The Bible Show
Lesson 65: The Persecuted
08/20/2020
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01.) 2 Timothy 3:1-7, 10-17 (All that live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution).
02.) Merriam Webster Dictionary: Persecution - The act or practice of persecuting, especially those who differ in origin, religion, or social outlook; The condition of being persecutted, harassed, or annoyed.
03.) Merriam Webster Dictionary: Persecute - To harass or punish in a manner designed to injure, grieve, or afflict; To cause to suffer because of belief; To annoy with persistent or urgent approaches such as attacks, pleas, or importunities (troublesome); Pester.
04.) Dictionary.com: Words related to persecute - Pick on; Torture; Expel; Persue: Injure: Maltreat; Harass; Outrage; Molest; Hound; Oppress; Victimize; Crucify; Bait; Distress; Afflict; Exile; Martyr; Worry; Badger.
05.) Acts 8:1-4 (Great persecution against the church at Jerusalem).
06.) Revelation 20:4 (Those beheaded for the witness of Jesus).
07.) 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16 (Jews killed Jesus and the prophets).
08.) Acts 5:12-20, 25-35, 38-42 (Apostles jailed and beaten).
09.) 2 Chronicles 18:1-28, 33-34 (Micaiah smitten and imprisoned).
10.) 1 Kings 18:1-4 (Jezebel cut off the prophets of the Lord).
11.) Jeremiah 20:7-12 (Everyone mocketh Jeremiah).
12.) Jeremiah 15:15 (Revenge me of my persecutors).
13.) 1 Kings 19:10-14, 18 (Israel has slain the prophets).
14.) Matthew 10:24-25 (The servant is not above his master).
15.) Acts 9:15-16 (Paul must suffer).
16.) 2 Corinthians 11:1, 16-18, 21-28 (Paul's sufferings).
17.) Hebrews 11:32-40 (Persecution of those who had faith).