1. Blessed are the persecuted
“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”
Matthew 5:1-12, 2 Timothy 3:12

2. Blessed are the persecuted
Persecute – To follow after and prosecute with repeated acts of hostility.

3. Blessed are the persecuted
The Christ follower will be persecuted.

4. Blessed are the persecuted
“All who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.”
2 Timothy 3:12

6. Blessed are the persecuted
“The persecuted Christ follower will be greatly compensated.”

7. Blessed are the persecuted
“Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”
Matthew 5:12