Through It All Part 6

Part 6: Surviving Betrayal Matthew 24:10 Isaiah 43:2 Matthew 24:10 pic Jesus' prophecy concerning the last days. Pics: ● Lucifer rebelling against God and leading angels in rebellion. ● Cain betraying (murdering) Abel. ● Joseph betrayed by his brothers. ● Absalom betraying his father, David. ● Ahithophel betraying David (Psalm 55:12–13) ● Judas betraying Jesus (Luke 22:3–4) ● Jesus on the Mount of Olives teaching His disciples about the last days. I. The Offense That Stumbles Us Matthew 24:10 ● Underline: "offended." ● Greek word: Skandalizō (σκανδαλίζω) – from which we get the word scandal; originally referred to a hidden trap or stumbling device. ● Hebrews 12:15 ● Matthew 24:10 – underline: "shall many be offended." II. The Betrayal That Separates Us Matthew 24:10 ● 1 Timothy 1:20 ● Matthew 24:10 ● 1 Corinthians 11:19 ● Luke 2:34-35 ● 1 John 2:19 ● Matthew 10:21 ● Luke 21:16 III. The Hatred That Hardens Us Matthew 24:10 ● 1 John 2:11 Five Biblical Responses 1. Choose Your Companions ● Proverbs 13:20 ● John 2:24 ● Proverbs 22:24–25 ● Proverbs 27:17 ● Proverbs 20:6 2. Continue Your Calling ● Hebrews 12:2 ● 2 Timothy 4:16–17 ● 1 Peter 2:15 3. Cultivate Loyalty ● 1 Samuel 24:6 ● 2 Timothy 4:11 ● Revelation 2:10 4. Conquer Evil with Good ● Romans 12:21 ● Matthew 5:44 5. Count on God's Character ● Genesis 50:20 ● 2 Timothy 4:17