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1 Peter 4v12-19

Re-thinking Persecution

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When faced with persecution, don’t recoil, rejoice!

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Peter’s 4 insights about facing persecution:

1) Don’t be surprised…

2) Don’t fail the test…

accept it as normal

stand firm

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NIVUK (2011) – “Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.”

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ESVUK – “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.”

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CSBA – “ Dear friends, don’t be surprised when the fiery ordeal comes among you to test you, as if something unusual were happening to you.”

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Peter’s 4 insights about facing persecution:

1) Don’t be surprised…

2) Don’t fail the test…

3) Don’t be ashamed…

4) Don’t forget the lost…

accept it as normal

stand firm

rejoice in the privilege

remember the judgement

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When faced with persecution, don’t recoil, rejoice!

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Options:

1) Re-think persecution

2) Re-think evangelism

3) Live v19