Creator:
Language:
English, Arabic, Farsi, French, German, Hausa, Hindi, Spanish, Urdu
Audience:
Growing disciples, All believers, Primary education and up
Geographical focus:
Arab World, South Asia, North Africa, Diaspora
Date First Published:
1995
Resource Type:
Bible study, Course, Group Discussion
Topics / Themes:
Apostasy, BMB Bible interpretation, Character transformation and maturity, Christian faith basics, Christian living, Conflict and forgiveness, Discipleship, Evangelism and witness, Family, God’s character, Healing, Identity, Muslim-Christian relations, Perseverance, Persecution, Victory in Christ
Overview:
A series of 5 Inductive Bible studies leading to group discussion intended to help us understand why believers in Jesus Christ are persecuted, what our attitude should be toward persecution, and how the Lord wants us to live when we are persecuted. The fifth of 12 courses in the Progressing Together Basic Discipleship series.
Content:
A series of 5 Inductive Bible studies leading to group discussion intended to help us understand why believers in Jesus Christ are persecuted, what our attitude should be toward persecution, and how the Lord wants us to live when we are persecuted.
Jesus tells us: “… I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you” (John 15:19b). For those who follow the Lord Jesus, persecution comes in many forms: from being ridiculed or insulted for our faith, to being shunned or refused employment, to being physically beaten or tortured. But all have their source in the hatred that this world has for the Lord Jesus and those who love Him.
Lessons:
- Nothing can separate us from God’s love!
- The certainty of persecution.
- Our priority: Christ above all.
- A response to persecution: the apostles.
- Jesus, our example in persecution.
The fifth of 12 courses in the Progressing Together Basic Discipleship series.
Academic Discipline
Religious studies, Theology, World Christianity, Pastoral care and counselling
Academic Framework
Research Method
Qualitative Approach (General), Grounded theory, Narrative methods