ACTS 14:19-23
19 But Jews came from Antioch and Iconium, and having persuaded the crowds, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing that he was dead. 20 But when the disciples gathered about him, he rose up and entered the city, and on the next day he went on with Barnabas to Derbe. 21 When they had preached the gospel to that city and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch, 22 strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God. 23 And when they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed. Acts 14:19-23 ESV
12 Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, 13 while evil people and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. 2 Timothy 3:12-13 ESV
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Jesus gives peace to persevere through persecution.
19 But Jews came from Antioch and Iconium, and having persuaded the crowds, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing that he was dead. Acts 14:19 ESV
1. We can expect persecution for Jesus.
20 “Remember the word that I said to you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word, they will also keep yours.” John 15:20 ESV
20 But when the disciples gathered about him, he rose up and entered the city, and on the next day he went on with Barnabas to Derbe. Acts 14:20 ESV
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2. We can expect peace from Jesus.
33 “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 ESV
21 When they had preached the gospel to that city and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch, 22 strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God. 23 And when they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed. Acts 14:21-23 ESV
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3. We can expect perseverance in Jesus.
28 “You are those who have stayed with me in my trials, 29 and I assign to you, as my Father assigned to me, a kingdom, 30 that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.” Luke 22:28-30 ESV
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3.1 Perseverance in Jesus to share the message of salvation.
When they had preached the gospel… Acts 14:21 ESV
3.2 Perseverance in Jesus to invite people to saving faith.
…and had made many disciples… Acts 14:21 ESV
3.3 Perseverance in Jesus to follow up on new believers.
…returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch… Acts 14:21 ESV
3.4 Perseverance in Jesus to help others spiritually mature.
…strengthening the souls of the disciples… Acts 14:22 ESV
3.5 Perseverance in Jesus to follow faithfully.
…encouraging them to continue in the faith… Acts 14:22 ESV
3.6 Perseverance in Jesus to establish new churches and leaders.
…appointed elders for them in every church… Acts 14:23 ESV
3.7 Perseverance in Jesus to trust Him to Shepherd His church.
…they committed them to the Lord… Acts 14:23 ESV
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Jesus gives peace to persevere through persecution.
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 ESV
26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. John 14:26-27 ESV
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