Flee when persecuted – September 6, 2026
Command: flee when persecuted Matthew 10:23 23 “But whenever they persecute you in one city, flee to the next; for truly I say to you, you will not finish going through the cities of Israel until the Son of Man comes. Command context: Matthew 10:16-42 Story: Paul (fled) rescued Acts 9:10-31 Audio Message: When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What do I learn […]
Rejoice and be glad – January 11, 2026
Command: rejoice and be glad Matthew 5:12 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in this same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Command context: Matthew 5:1-12 Story: Paul and Silas in prison Acts 16:14-31 Audio Message: When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What do I learn about […]
Love your enemies – Dec 28, 2025
Command: love your enemies Matthew 5:44 44 But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Story: Jesus crucified Luke 23:26-43 Audio Message: When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What do I learn about God, Jesus, and/or the Holy Spirit? What do I learn about man/ people? What […]
Love your enemies – Aug 3, 2025
Command: Love your enemies Matthew 5:43-44 43 You have heard that it was said, ‘YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you… Story: Good Samaritan Luke 10:29-37 Audio Message: When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What […]
Rejoice when persecuted – Feb 16, 2025
Command: rejoice and be glad when persecuted Matthew 5: 11-12 11 “Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in this same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Story: Apostles rejoice Apostles rejoice, Acts 5:12-18, 40-42 Audio Message:
Flee (when persecuted) – February 25, 2024
Command: Flee (when persecuted) Matthew 10:23 23 “But whenever they persecute you in one city, flee to the next; for truly I say to you, you will not finish going through the cities of Israel until the Son of Man comes.” Story: Paul’s third journey Acts 19:23 – 20:1; letter to Ephesians 1:1 – 6:24, Paul’s third journey (Metamorphosis, pp 216-219) Audio Message: When meditating on the commands […]
Rejoice and be glad when persecuted – September 10, 2023
Command: Rejoice and be glad Matthew 5:12 10“Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11“Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. 12Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in this same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Story: Peter and John before […]
Rejoice in persecution – January 30, 2022
Command: Rejoice in Persecution Matthew 5:12 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in this same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Story: Amos’ persecution Amos 1:1; Amos 2:6–16; Amos 5:2–15, 21–27; Amos 7: 1–17; Amos 9:8; Amos prophesies and is persecuted (Messengers pp. 120-129) Audio Message: Rejoice in persecution When meditating on the […]
Love enemies – July 11, 2021
Command: Love your enemies Matthew 5:44 44 “But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. Audio Message: Love […]
Rejoice when persecuted – May 30, 2021
Command: Rejoice and be glad when persecuted Matthew 5:12 12“Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Story: David and Saul’s jealousy 1 Samuel 17:1 – 18:9, David kills giant Goliath; Saul jealous (Melech pp. 181-189) […]
