IF/THEN: If The World Hates You—September 22, 2024
The _______________ of Jesus is a central theme in John 15:18-25, and this is a _____________ that every believer must come to terms with as they follow Christ.
The world’s ___________ for Jesus is rooted in its ______________ to God and His ways.
Those who were ____________ to __________ and turn to God found it easier to __________ Jesus and His message than to ______________ their own ______ and need for a Savior.
Jesus came as a _____________ _____________, offering a _____________ _____________ that transcended earthly power and politics.
As we reflect on the rejection of Jesus, it is _______________ to remember that our own experiences of rejection are not ___________ ___________ or ______________.
The rejection we experience is not only a __________________ of following Jesus but also a __________________ of our identity as ______ _______________.
On some level, we ___________ in the ___________ we experience because of what it says about our ___________ and _________________ to Christ.
Belonging to Jesus also means that we are part of a greater _____________ and _____________.
As we face _______________ and _______________, we can take heart in the _______________ that we are not alone, but are part of a __________ _______________ of believers who are also striving to live out their faith in the midst of a hostile world.