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We know that persecution to death is very real especially in other countries where many are being tortured and killed for their faith in Christ and I am sure will come to America in time. The question we need to be asking ourselves if we are truly being Christ-like in all we do and say. Are we going to endure and proclaim the name of Jesus with our dying breathe or are we going to turn from Him in order to save our own life or the life of our families. Something to think about as you read what Jesus went through for us and what others are going through for His sake.


ISAIAH 50:6 I HID NOT MY FACE FROM SHAME.
JOHN 18:22 FIRST TO HIT JESUS WITH AN OPEN PALM ON HIS FACE WAS A PAGAN ARMY OFFICER.
JOHN 18:23 JESUS ASKED THE OFFICER "WHY DID YOU HIT ME"?
ISAIAH 50:6 I ALSO HID NOT MY FACE FROM SPITTING.
MARK 15:19 A REED HIT HIM ON THE HEAD.
LUKE 22:63 THEY HIT HIS BODY WITH THEIR FISTS.
ISAIAH 53:5 HE WAS BRUISED FOR OUR INIQUITIES.
ISAIAH 50:6 I GAVE MY CHEEKS TO THEM THAT PLUCKED OFF MY BEARD.
JOHN 19:2 A CROWN OF THORNS WAS FORCED INTO THE FLESH OF HIS HEAD
MATTHEW 27:28 STRIPPED NAKED.
ISAIAH 50:6 I GAVE MY BACK TO THE SMITERS.
PSALMS 22:17 I COUNT MY BONES: THEY LOOK AND STARE UPON ME
ISAIAH. 53:2 WHEN WE SEE HIM, THERE IS NO BEAUTY THAT WE SHOULD DESIRE HIM.
ISAIAH 52:14 MANY WERE ASTONISHED AT HIM. HIS FACE AND BODY WAS MARRED MORE THAN ANY MAN.
JOHN 19:23 SOLDIERS CRUCIFIED CHRIST JESUS.
JOHN 19:36, PSALMS 34:20, NOT A BONE OF HIS BODY COULD BE BROKEN.
JOHN 10:18 NO MAN TAKES MY LIFE FROM ME I LAY IT DOWN MYSELF.
JOHN 19:34 A SOLDIER WITH A SPEAR PIERCED HIS SIDE.

THE LAST EIGHT SAYING OF JESUS ON THE CROSS
1.) LUKE 23:34 Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.
2.) LUKE 23:43 Today you shall be with me in paradise.
3.) JOHN 19:26 Woman, behold your son.
4.) JOHN 19:27 Behold your mother.
5.) MATTHEW 27:46 Eli, Eli lama sabachthani? That is to say, my God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
6.) JOHN 19:28 I thirst.
7.) JOHN 19:28 It is finished.
8.) LUKE 23:46 Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.

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for_his_glory said:
We know that persecution to death is very real especially in other countries where many are being tortured and killed for their faith in Christ and I am sure will come to America in time.
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Actually, it happens more often than we realize. Why we don't hear about them...well...it's anyone's guess.

firstliberty.org

New Report: Record High Hostility and Violence Against Churches in America

Attacks on houses of worship are at an all-time high. 436 incidents occurred in 2023—more than double the number in 2022. That’s an average of 39 attacks every month. Not only are we seeing a higher number, but these attacks appear to be getting more violent.
firstliberty.org firstliberty.org

research.lifeway.com

How Frequently Do Church Shootings Occur? - Lifeway Research

Since the Columbine school shooting in 1999, there have been 24 fatal church shootings. The deadliest was at Sutherland Springs in 2017.
research.lifeway.com research.lifeway.com
 
for_his_glory said:
We know that persecution to death is very real especially in other countries where many are being tortured and killed for their faith in Christ and I am sure will come to America in time. The question we need to be asking ourselves if we are truly being Christ-like in all we do and say. Are we going to endure and proclaim the name of Jesus with our dying breathe or are we going to turn from Him in order to save our own life or the life of our families. Something to think about as you read what Jesus went through for us and what others are going through for His sake.


ISAIAH 50:6 I HID NOT MY FACE FROM SHAME.
JOHN 18:22 FIRST TO HIT JESUS WITH AN OPEN PALM ON HIS FACE WAS A PAGAN ARMY OFFICER.
JOHN 18:23 JESUS ASKED THE OFFICER "WHY DID YOU HIT ME"?
ISAIAH 50:6 I ALSO HID NOT MY FACE FROM SPITTING.
MARK 15:19 A REED HIT HIM ON THE HEAD.
LUKE 22:63 THEY HIT HIS BODY WITH THEIR FISTS.
ISAIAH 53:5 HE WAS BRUISED FOR OUR INIQUITIES.
ISAIAH 50:6 I GAVE MY CHEEKS TO THEM THAT PLUCKED OFF MY BEARD.
JOHN 19:2 A CROWN OF THORNS WAS FORCED INTO THE FLESH OF HIS HEAD
MATTHEW 27:28 STRIPPED NAKED.
ISAIAH 50:6 I GAVE MY BACK TO THE SMITERS.
PSALMS 22:17 I COUNT MY BONES: THEY LOOK AND STARE UPON ME
ISAIAH. 53:2 WHEN WE SEE HIM, THERE IS NO BEAUTY THAT WE SHOULD DESIRE HIM.
ISAIAH 52:14 MANY WERE ASTONISHED AT HIM. HIS FACE AND BODY WAS MARRED MORE THAN ANY MAN.
JOHN 19:23 SOLDIERS CRUCIFIED CHRIST JESUS.
JOHN 19:36, PSALMS 34:20, NOT A BONE OF HIS BODY COULD BE BROKEN.
JOHN 10:18 NO MAN TAKES MY LIFE FROM ME I LAY IT DOWN MYSELF.
JOHN 19:34 A SOLDIER WITH A SPEAR PIERCED HIS SIDE.

THE LAST EIGHT SAYING OF JESUS ON THE CROSS
1.) LUKE 23:34 Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.
2.) LUKE 23:43 Today you shall be with me in paradise.
3.) JOHN 19:26 Woman, behold your son.
4.) JOHN 19:27 Behold your mother.
5.) MATTHEW 27:46 Eli, Eli lama sabachthani? That is to say, my God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
6.) JOHN 19:28 I thirst.
7.) JOHN 19:28 It is finished.
8.) LUKE 23:46 Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.
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You're right, the persecution of Christians is a tragic reality in many parts of the world. The text you shared powerfully illustrates the suffering Jesus endured, a cornerstone of our faith. It's natural, even commendable, to reflect on our own commitment in the face of such suffering, to ask ourselves if we could demonstrate that same unwavering faith.

But I also urge caution against interpreting contemporary events solely through the lens of inevitable, large-scale persecution in America. Although we must always be vigilant against injustice, history teaches us that fear and anxiety can be manipulated, sometimes even weaponized.

Instead of focusing solely on a potential future of persecution, perhaps we can channel our energy towards embodying Christ's teachings in the present. Jesus' message, even in his final moments, was one of love, forgiveness, and compassion. How can we, in our daily lives, reflect those values? How can we be a source of comfort and support for those who are suffering, regardless of their faith or background?

I believe that focusing on actively living our faith through love and service, rather than fixating on potential persecution, is a more constructive and Christ-like approach. It's not about denying the reality of suffering rather about meeting it with the same courage, compassion, and unwavering faith that Jesus embodied.
 
So far all we face in the west is the political opposition for our beliefs about sex and marriage.
This sort of opposition is likely to get worse, if one looks at wintery knights blog you'll come across published accounts of opposition.

But what is really of importance is how do we and our churches support in prayer, financial help and politically, the persecuted Christians around the world.
 
deepfaithpraise said:
You're right, the persecution of Christians is a tragic reality in many parts of the world. The text you shared powerfully illustrates the suffering Jesus endured, a cornerstone of our faith. It's natural, even commendable, to reflect on our own commitment in the face of such suffering, to ask ourselves if we could demonstrate that same unwavering faith.

But I also urge caution against interpreting contemporary events solely through the lens of inevitable, large-scale persecution in America. Although we must always be vigilant against injustice, history teaches us that fear and anxiety can be manipulated, sometimes even weaponized.

Instead of focusing solely on a potential future of persecution, perhaps we can channel our energy towards embodying Christ's teachings in the present. Jesus' message, even in his final moments, was one of love, forgiveness, and compassion. How can we, in our daily lives, reflect those values? How can we be a source of comfort and support for those who are suffering, regardless of their faith or background?

I believe that focusing on actively living our faith through love and service, rather than fixating on potential persecution, is a more constructive and Christ-like approach. It's not about denying the reality of suffering rather about meeting it with the same courage, compassion, and unwavering faith that Jesus embodied.
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It's sort of a reality as being servants of God as we take the Gospel message out into the world letting the light of Christ shine through us no matter what might try and come against us.
 
WIP said:
Actually, it happens more often than we realize. Why we don't hear about them...well...it's anyone's guess.

firstliberty.org

New Report: Record High Hostility and Violence Against Churches in America

Attacks on houses of worship are at an all-time high. 436 incidents occurred in 2023—more than double the number in 2022. That’s an average of 39 attacks every month. Not only are we seeing a higher number, but these attacks appear to be getting more violent.
firstliberty.org firstliberty.org

research.lifeway.com

How Frequently Do Church Shootings Occur? - Lifeway Research

Since the Columbine school shooting in 1999, there have been 24 fatal church shootings. The deadliest was at Sutherland Springs in 2017.
research.lifeway.com research.lifeway.com
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You are so right.
 
Who Me said:
So far all we face in the west is the political opposition for our beliefs about sex and marriage.
This sort of opposition is likely to get worse, if one looks at wintery knights blog you'll come across published accounts of opposition.

But what is really of importance is how do we and our churches support in prayer, financial help and politically, the persecuted Christians around the world.
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WIP brought out some important things in his post #2 that I wasn't thinking about. The church, being the true body of Christ with Jesus being the head of the body, not only needs to pray against the evil in the world, but also needs to be supporting and helping those in need.
 
WIP said:
Why we don't hear about them...well...it's anyone's guess.
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Well, I hear about it quite often. But I would question why someone who knows that the world overall rejects God and His commands would think that His children being persecuted is necessarily a newsworthy item. Do you think we should have some daily count of chrisitans persecuted as a headline feature in our media?
 
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