1 Samuel 17: 38-58, 1 Samuel 18, John 16, Psalm 85: 8-13
John 16: 2 (ESV)
“They will put you out of the synagogues. Indeed, the
hour is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to
God.”
In verse 2 from John 16, Jesus tells his disciples and what
will happen to them because they believe in him. Jesus tells them they will put
you out of the synagogues, and that they will be persecuted and killed and
think they are offering a service to God. Jesus was prophesying what would
happen to the early Christians and to the Jewish people who believed in him.
But this warning of Jesus not only applies to his early followers, but to all Christians
even to this day. Christians today are being persecuted around the world and in
the United States of America for their beliefs. On Saturday May 24, a few
Seattle churches held a peaceful worship service in a park in downtown Seattle and
was attacked by an anti-Christian crowd. The Mayor of Seattle then blamed the
Christian worshipers for the violence. Pastor calls for Seattle mayor's apology after Christians attacked at 'don't mess with our kids' event
As a follower of Christ, we need to expect opposition as a
normal part of our life, but I think we often forget this warning from Jesus. But
we need to remember it because sadly, culture is against people who love and
believe in Christ.
If you enjoyed reading my thoughts on this Bible verse, find
yourself a Bible-based Christian church who will teach you about Jesus Christ
and how to have a relationship with him.
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