Blessed are the Persecuted

Northwest Bible Church – Nov. 30, 2025 – Matthew – Alan Conner

Matthew 5:10-12

Blessed are the Persecuted

Intro

A. THE RANGE OF PERSECUTION (Matthew 5:10-11).

1. “persecuted” (Matthew 5:10-11) –
2. “insult” (Matthew 5:11) – 
3. “falsely say all kinds of evil against you” (Matthew 5:11) –  

B. THE REASONS FOR PERSECUTION (Matthew 5:10-11).

4. “for the sake of righteousness” (Matthew 5:10) –  
5. “because of Me” (Matthew 5:11) –  

C. THE RESPONSE TO PERSECUTION (Matthew 5:10-12).

6. “Rejoice and be glad” (Matthew 5:12) –  
7. The reasons for the rejoicing.

a. You are blessed (Matthew 5:10-11) –

b. Theirs is the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 5:10) –  

c. Your reward in heaven is great (Matthew 5:12).    

d. Fellowship with the prophets (Matthew 5:12).      

e. Evidence of the presence of the Spirit (1 Pet. 4:13-14).

D. THE REALITY OF PERSECUTION.

8. In America we have the 1^st amendment.   
9. Expect persecution.    

Conclusion