Lesson for September 19, 2020
THE CHURCH PERSECUTED
Scripture reading: Acts 9:1-18.
Memory verse: Acts 22:4.
- How did the Apostle Paul regard the Church at one time? Gal. 1:13; Acts. 8:1-3.
- Because of the fact that Paul had persecuted the Church of God, how did he feel about being chosen as an apostle? 1 Cor. 15:9.
- How was it that Paul was chosen as an apostle or even obtained mercy after being a persecutor of the Church? Acts 9:1-17; 1 Tim. 1:13.
- Did Paul suffer persecution after becoming a mem­ber of the Church of God? 2 Cor. 11:24-27; Acts 14:19.
- What does Paul say of all who will live godly in Christ Jesus? 2 Tim. 3:12.
- As individual members of the Church of God, from what source may we expect persecution? Matt. 10:34-37.
- As a collective body, from what source may the church expect persecution? Acts 20:28-30; 2 Pet. 2:1-2; Matt. 24:11, 24.
- Should we be surprised or think it strange if we have trials? 1 Peter 4:12.
- In the case of sufferings, trials and persecution, should we recant, or rejoice? Verses 13, 14.
- Will the Church have trials and be persecuted in the future? Rev. 12:17, also chapter 17:12-14.
- What is said about those who are delivered in this time of final persecution? Verse 14 last part.
Note. ΓÇö Three steps are mentioned herein to qualify us for the ΓÇ£Bride of ChristΓÇ¥ ΓÇö to be called, chosen, and faithful.
- Will those who are faithful in little things also be faithful in the bigger things? Luke 16:10-13.