SM-I Syllabus                                                SM-8

The Sermon on the Mount

SM – I 

Lesson 8

 

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. Matthew 5:10-12. 

  1. How is it conceivably possible for a child of God to find happiness through persecution?

 

  1. What do persecution and the trials of life teach us? Consider James 1:2-3.

 

  1. Using a concordance, bible program or online tools (www.blueletterbible.com), state the biblical definition of “patience” as per James 1:2-3.

 

  1. How can patience and happiness be linked?

 

  1. Does being a child of God mean that everyone will like us?

 

  1. Why would anyone ever revile and persecute a child of God who lives according to the principles that have already been considered?

 

  1. What is the reward for enduring persecution?

 

  1. Who receives the glory when children of God are persecuted? Please provide a biblical reference.

 

  1. List 5 individuals persecuted for righteousness’ sake.

 

  1.  How is it possible for us to be peacemakers when persecuted wrongly?

 

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