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2.24.21 – Daily Dose of Worship. A study on Matthew. Part 24. Persecution.
Jesus continues this portion of Matthew called the Beatitudes. Continuing to speak on persecution. Here’s what He says: Matthew 5:11-12 says this, “Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in…
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Matthew 5:10 says this, “Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Early Christians were persecuted for a variety of reasons. Jews, Saul among them, persecuted Christians as heretics. Jews and Romans accused Christians of immoral practices. The words of the Last Supper, “This…
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