2 Timothy 3:10-12

“But you have carefully followed my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, perseverance, persecutions, afflictions, which happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra--what persecutions I endured. And out of them all the Lord delivered me. Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution” (NKJV).

“All Who Desire to Live Godly in Christ Jesus Will Suffer Persecution”

Paul’s suffering (2 Cor. 11:22-27). Jesus’ teaching (Matt. 10:16-19, 21, 34-39). Paul’s understanding of this (2 Tim. 3:10-12).

How Does This Relate to Us?

“Suffer persecution” Gr. dioko

“to pursue”— “to harass, trouble or molest”

“All Who Desire to Live Godly in Christ Jesus Will Suffer Persecution”

I. Family. From non-Christian home. Financial separation. Couple (one Christian—one not).A. Jesus (John 7:1-5; Mark 3:20-21;

Mark 3:35).B. Job (Job 2:7-10).

“All Who Desire to Live Godly in Christ Jesus Will Suffer Persecution”

II. False Religion. Humanism. Secularism. Denominationalism.A. Paul (Acts 19:17-20; 23-29).B. Stephen (Acts 7).C. Hananiah, Mishael, Azariah (Dan. 3:15-18).

“All Who Desire to Live Godly in Christ Jesus Will Suffer Persecution”

III. Brethren. Doctrinal division. Personality conflict.A. Paul—Peter (Gal. 2:11-16).B. Joshua & Caleb—Israelites (Num.

13:31-33, 34; 14:6-10).

“All Who Desire to Live Godly in Christ Jesus Will Suffer Persecution”

IV. Government. New repressive government. Current government suppress rights.A. Daniel (Dan. 6:7-8, 10, 20-22, 25-26).B. Mordecai (Esther).

“All Who Desire to Live Godly in Christ Jesus Will Suffer Persecution”

Questions We Must Ask Ourselves Why Does This Happen?1. It produces character (James 1:2-4).2. Natural result of opposing forces

(John 1:1-5; 3:19-21).

“All Who Desire to Live Godly in Christ Jesus Will Suffer Persecution”

Questions We Must Ask Ourselves Why Should We Endure This?1. It is worth it! (Heb. 11:32-40). 2. It isn’t worthy to be compared with

what awaits us (Rom. 8:18).