Rejoicing in Persecution
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This sermon walks through Acts 5:33–42 and explores why the apostles rejoiced after being beaten for preaching Jesus. It highlights Gamaliel’s counsel, the biblical call to rejoice in persecution for righteousness’ sake, and practical cautions against seeking suffering or suffering for the wrong reasons. The message encourages believers to live righteously, keep their eyes on heaven, and find boldness and clarity when opposition arises, trusting God’s ultimate victory.
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Chapters
- 0:10 Introduction to Acts Chapter 5
- 2:14 Rejoicing in the Persecution
- 4:11 The Irony of Expectation
- 6:33 The Role of Gamaliel
- 9:23 Authority and Opposition
- 12:12 Understanding Persecution
- 15:42 The Beatitudes and Persecution
- 21:53 Righteousness and Its Consequences
- 25:15 Historical Examples of Persecution
- 29:17 Modern-Day Reflections on Persecution
- 33:57 Facing Cultural Opposition
- 35:10 The Call to Discipleship
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