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Hi, this is Robert Jeffers, and I'm glad to study God's Word with you every day on this Bible teaching program.

On today's edition, A Pathway to Victory.

We're looking at the signs that Jesus said

would precede his literal visible return to this earth.

And one of those signs Jesus talked about

was an increase in both the intensity and frequency

of persecution for those who follow him.

Welcome to Pathway to Victory with author and pastor Dr. Robert Jeffers.

You know, some people think that being a Christian is supposed to be easy.

But the truth is, Christians aren't exempt from suffering.

In fact, our suffering is actually guaranteed.

Today on Pathway to Victory,

Dr. Robert Jeffers describes the rising level of persecution that Christians around the world can expect to see. Now here's our Bible teacher to introduce today's message. Dr. Jeffers.

Thanks, David, and welcome again to Pathway to Victory.

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