Who is this Man?  Worthy of My Allegiance - Part 2

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Mark 10:28-31

Rewards…AND persecution…await those who follow Jesus.

Two promises from Jesus for those who follow Him.

I.  Jesus promises _______________ when I value Him and His work above all else, 10:28-30.

II.  Jesus promises ______________ for following Him, 10:30.

A.  Reality check about persecution…

     1.  I will be persecuted!  Mt. 10:22; Jn. 15:20; 16:2, 2 Tim. 3:12

     2.  God has a plan for persecution…
          a.  To ____________ false from true Christians, Mk. 4:17.
          b.  To ____________ the gospel message, Acts 8:1, 4.
          c.  To ____________ faith in other Christians, 2 Thess. 1:4.
          d.  To ____________ our character, Rom. 5:3.
          e.  To ____________ His power, 2 Cor. 12:9-10.

B.  Persecution of Christians today…

III.  Helping the persecuted church.

A.  Remember them.

Hebrews 13:3 “Remember the prisoners, as though in prison with them, and those who are ill-treated, since you yourselves also are in the body.”

B.  Learn about them.

1. Voice of the Martyrs, persecution.com
2. International Christian Concern, persecution.org
3. Open Doors, opendoorsusa.org

C.  Pray for them!

1. Use the bulletin insert to prompt your prayers.
2. Pray tonight at church, 6:00-7:00pm