The Beatitudes
Throughout church history professing Christians have approached the interpretation of the Sermon on the Mount in several different ways. But how you interpret the Sermon on the Mount will radically determine not only how you understand Jesus’ preaching, but also how you live the Christian life. Therefore, it is crucial that we as Christians understand how to rightly interpret and understand Jesus’ most famous words—beginning with the beatitudes. Join Tom Pennington as he gives an explanation of each of The Beatitudes.
Part 19
During Jesus' life and ministry He made it clear that all those who are willing to be His followers will suffer persecution—Jesus said to His disciples that if they persecute me, they will persecute you. In fact, that is the teaching of the entire Bible. All those who desire to live godly as part of Christ’s kingdom will suffer and will face persecution.
Part 20
It is very common today for Christians to misunderstand God’s purposes for allowing His people to be persecuted. Although God is not the author of sin and persecution, He ultimately uses them for His purposes. Not only was this true of Joseph in the Old Testament and Jesus in the New Testament, but it is also true of every believer at all times.