How to Respond to Persecution

Tension:

Before the return of Christ, believers across the globe will be , and some believers will their faith.

Why are Christians ?

• Hostility towards minority religious groups
• Lack of basic
• No freedom of religion

2 Timothy 3:12

2 Thessalonians 1:3-5

Pain is

In the previous year…

• Over 260 million Christians lived in places where they experienced severe persecution
• 2,983 Christians are killed for their faith
• 9,488 churches and other Christian buildings attacked
• 3,711 believers detained without trial, arrested, sentenced or imprisoned.

Pain is

Pain will be

2 Thessalonians 1:6-10

Clarifying Questions:

• How can you respond to the trials of your life?
• What are some ways you can encourage others when trials arise in one another’s lives?
• As you take up your cross and follow Jesus, how can you testify to others that God is still good even in your suffering?

2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

Take Away:

for the church!

1. Pray for their
2. Pray for their
3. Pray for their
4. Pray for their
5. Pray for their witness
6. Pray for