Sermon Notes 10/26/2025
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Happy Are the Harassed
Matthew 5:10-12
I. The Meaning of the Word Persecuted
A. Persecuted means:
1. To endure __________________
2. To be __________________
3. To be __________________
4. To be ____________________
5. To be treated with __________________
6. To be ___________________
B. Three types of afflictions:
1. ________________ persecution
a. Chasing to bring ___________
b. _______________ away
c. Pursuing until _______________ (Acts 5:41)
2. ______________ insults
a. To seriously insult you ____________________
b. To __________ insults, abusive _________, and
threats on your life
c. To mock your _______________ and way of life
3. _____________ accusations
a. Words said behind your ___________
b. Slader to destroy your ___________________
II. Why Are You Being Persecuted?
A. The promise is from____________________________
1. ______________ tells us (I Peter 4:12)
2. _________________ tells us (James 1:3)
3. _________ tells us (II Tim. 3:12)
4. ____________ in His prayer for them and us (John 17:15)
B. Where, why is there persecution?
1. There is an ____________ one (John 17:15)
2. You live a _________________ life (II Tim. 3:12)
3. Who you ___________- Jesus (Matt. 11:9)
III. How Do You Handle the Persecution?
A. Get your ______________ on! (v. 12)
B. Know that you will get a _________________ (v. 12)
C. Know that you will be ___________________ (v. 10)
Conclusion: Shad
rach, Meshach, & Abednego (Daniel 3:17-18)