EPISODE · Jul 14, 2019 · 30 MIN
BEATITUDES- Blessed are the Persecuted
from The Vine Austin · host The Vine; a church in Austin, TX
In this final sermon of the series, Mark shares on the beatitude- "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven." Matthew 5:10 www.thevineaustin.org For Discussion and Reflection: - What was a take-away or a question from the sermon? - How did Mark define “righteousness”. Share an example of how righteousness could lead to persecution? - Discuss the notion of The End of Christendom. Do you see this happening in our culture? What emotions does this bring out of you? - Why might persecution bring about the flourishing and spread of the Gospel? - Read 2 Cor 4:7-18. What words of hope do you see? - Finish in prayer 1) for greater faithfulness in your witness, and for a particular people group or nation who is experiencing persecution in this world.
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In this final sermon of the series, Mark shares on the beatitude- "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven." Matthew 5:10 www.thevineaustin.org For Discussion and Reflection: - What was a take-away or a question from the sermon? - How did Mark define “righteousness”. Share an example of how righteousness could lead to persecution? - Discuss the notion of The End of Christendom. Do you see this happening in our culture? What emotions does this bring out of you? - Why might persecution bring about the flourishing and spread of the Gospel? - Read 2 Cor 4:7-18. What words of hope do you see? - Finish in prayer 1) for greater faithfulness in your witness, and for a particular people group or nation who is experiencing persecution in this world.
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