Backward Blessings: Living The Life Jesus Called Blessed - part 8 - What it Means to be Persecuted

Pastor Tim Richards continues his series on The Beatitudes. This week he examines what it means to be "Persecuted."

Discussion and Reflection Questions:

1. How and why can we feel good about being persecuted for righteousness’s sake?

2. Persecution can rear its ugly head in many forms. What kinds of persecution could we face in our own community or country?

3. Have you ever been persecuted for righteousness’s sake? If so, share that story.

4. Read 1Pet 3:13-17. Discuss the practical instruction offered in that passage when facing persecution. 5. Please pray for those being persecuted. Included are a couple website links that will guide you to pray for specific areas where persecution is prevalent.