Persecution for His Name

Enjoying the Journey

Scott Pauley

Christianity, Business, Religion & Spirituality:christianity, Non-profit, Religion & Spirituality

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🗓️ 8 February 2023

⏱️ 10 minutes

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(Acts 4:1-10) Not only does the name of Jesus bring power; His name brings persecution. Are you prepared for persecution over the name of Jesus? Christ will give you His power in the midst of persecution. Do not be intimidated — proclaim Jesus Christ to those around you! (07033230208) Join Scott Pauley's study through Scripture this year. Find resources for every book of the Bible by Dr. Pauley and Enjoying the Journey at enjoyingthejourney.org/journey-through-scripture/.Whether you're a new believer or have walked with the Lord for years, you'll find thousands of free devotionals, Bible studies, audio series, and Scripture tools designed to strengthen your faith, deepen your understanding of the Bible, and help you stay rooted in the Word of God. Explore now at EnjoyingTheJourney.org.Extend the Work Enjoying the Journey provides every resource for free worldwide. If you would like to help extend this Bible teaching, you may give at enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/

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0:00.0	As we read the gospel records, we read eyewitness accounts of the life and ministry of the Lord Jesus.
0:14.4	In a sense, the gospels are just the beginning of Christ's work. The adventure continues in the
0:20.5	Book of Acts. In this study with
0:22.6	Scott Pauli, we consider the continuing work of Christ through the Holy Spirit, who works
0:28.8	through the apostles in the New Testament Church. Now, let's get in on the adventure.
0:38.3	There are more than 9,900 distinct religions in the world,
0:44.2	and yet there's only one name that is used as a curse word.
0:49.1	Only one leader, only one founder, only one head of any major world religion that has ever used as a
0:58.0	slang, and that is the name of Jesus Christ. Why is that? No one curses in Allah's name. Nobody takes
1:08.2	Muhammad's name in vain or Confucius or Buddha or Joseph Smith or anybody else.
1:12.7	Pray tell me why the name of Jesus Christ is the only name that is so hated and maligned and used in vain.
1:22.1	And the answer is because there is no name like the name of Jesus.
1:27.1	You see, Jesus is not just any name. It is the name like the name of Jesus. You see, Jesus is not just any name.
1:30.2	It is the name of the Son of God and the Savior of the world.
1:35.0	In the words of Peter in Acts chapter 4,
1:37.4	there is no other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved.
1:41.5	And so we pick up the study that we have begun.
1:45.8	The story really started in Acts chapter number three
1:48.1	with the healing of the impotent man.
1:50.9	Remember the lame man?
1:52.2	And the Lord gave him strength through his name.
1:55.2	Through the name of Jesus.
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