In the book of ACTS we read about the beginning of the Christian church, & we also read about how those early believers were persecuted for their faith in Jesus as the Messiah, the Christ.
In chapter 8 of ACTS we see Jesus followers scattered out of Jerusalem into Judea & Sameria, taking the Good News of the Gospel with them, just as Christ had told them (ACTS 1:8) Ever since that time, Christians have suffered persecution for their beliefs, right up to this very day.
A simple internet search for "Persecuted Christians" will reveal accounts from many places around the globe, such as China, Nigeria, India, Indonesia, North Korea, Iran, Iraq & the list goes on!
So, can we see anything good in all of this?
I believe we can!
We can see God using bad things that happen to the church for His good.
Through persecution the Gospel spread out of Jerusalem & around the world!
Why not listen along as we see 4 points of encouragement from ACTS 8:1-8
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