Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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From the apostles to the first believers, persecution was part of following Christ. Peter calls us to rejoice in trials because we’re identifying with Jesus’ suffering—and the reward will be joy when He returns.

Full sermon here: ucg.org/sermons/beatitudes-8

Read more: Persecuted for Righteousness by John LaBissoniere → ucg.org/learn/beyond-today-magazine/beyond-today-magazine-july-august-2024/persecuted-righteousness

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