SMALL GROUP & PERSONAL DEVOTION QUESTIONS
- Who were some other biblical characters that were persecuted? Why were they persecuted? (Hint- check out Mark 6:14-29 and/or Acts 7.)
- How does persecution contribute to church growth?
- Why did the first century Christians embrace persecution instead of running away from it?
- Have you ever experienced persecution for the sake of Christ? How is it different from the persecution in other contexts?
- What is Jesus’ command to those who are persecuted? What does it look like to rejoice and be glad, even while suffering persecution?