Take Down Defense | Chase Gardner

Most Christians don’t suffer the physical oppression described in the Bible but, in today’s world, many experience a different form of persecution. In this message, Chase Gardner shares 3 keys that will help you handle persecution in the workplace, at school, in social settings, and even at home. Listen this message to find out what they are!Message NotesPersecution has been a part of many Christ followers’ lives in the past and present, but Peter gives us a defense against it.   Peter makes sure his readers know he’s talking about persecution and not punishment. 1 Peter 2:20 (ESV) 1 Peter 4:15 (ESV)   Peter teaches how to handle real religious persecution. 1 Peter 3:13 (ESV)   Peter gives us a three-step process on how to deal with persecution: 1. Endure 1 Peter 2:19-21a (ESV) Matthew 13:20-21 (ESV) Matthew 10:21-23 (ESV) 2. Entrust 1 Peter 2:21-23 (ESV) 1 Peter 4:19 (ESV) 3. Bless 1 Peter 3:9 (ESV) 1 Peter 2:21-24 (ESV) ---Save your seat at one of our upcoming Easter services at https://gethope.net/easter/If you’re new to Hope or looking to get connected, click here: https://gethope.net/next/If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond here: https://bit.ly/3aWvIZNTo support this ministry financially to help us continue to love people where they are and encourage them to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, click here: https://gethope.net/give/Stay Connected with Hope:Website: https://gethope.net/give/Hope Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gethopecommunitychurchHope Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/get_hope/Hope Twitter: https://twitter.com/get_hopeHope YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/HopeCommunityChurch