Sunday Chat - Living As Christians During These Times


Judas Iscariot - committed suicide 

John The Baptist - beheaded for criticizing 
Herod Antipas' marriage - the 
step-daughter Salome asked for his 
head and received it on a platter 
Matthew 14: 1-2 

Paul - beheaded 

Andrew -- crucified 

Philip - cruelly put to death 

Matthew (Levi) was crucified 

Thomas - pierced through 
with the spears of four soldiers 

Matthew - stabbed to death

Matthais - the apostle chosen to replace 

Judas - death by burning 

Nathaneal (Barthalomew) was flayed alive 

Peter - crucified…upside down 
at his request as 
he did not feel worthy 
to die in the same manner 
as the Lord 

James - Stoned and then 
clubbed to death 

Simon - killed after refusing to 
sacrifice to the Sun god 

Thaddeus (Jude) shot to death with arrows


I want you to know, 
my dear brothers and sisters,
that everything that has 
happened to me here 
has helped to 
spread the Good News. 
For everyone here, 
including the whole palace guard,
knows that I am in chains 
because of Christ. 
And because of my imprisonment, 
most of the believers
here have gained 
confidence and boldly 
speak God’s message 
without fear.
Philippians 1:12-14


For I fully expect and hope that 
I will never be ashamed, 
but that I will continue 
to be bold for Christ, 
as I have been in the past. 
And I trust that my life 
will bring honor to Christ, 
whether I live or die. 
For to me, living means 
living for Christ, 
and dying is even better. 
But if I live, I can do more 
fruitful work for Christ. 
So I really don’t know which is better. 
I’m torn between two desires: 
I long to go and be with Christ, 
which would be far better for me. 
But for your sakes, 
it is better that I continue to live.
Philippians 1:20-24

So, my dear brothers and sisters, 
be strong and immovable. 
Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, 
for you know that nothing you do 
for the Lord is ever useless.
1 Corinthians 15:58

I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters,
by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, 
to live in harmony with each other. 
Let there be no divisions in the church. 
Rather, be of one mind, 
united in thought and purpose.
1 Corinthians 1:10

Don’t just pretend to love others. 
Really love them. 
Hate what is wrong. 
Hold tightly to what is good. 
Love each other with genuine affection,
and take delight in honoring each other. 
Never be lazy, but work hard and 
serve the Lord enthusiastically.
Rejoice in our confident hope. 
Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.
When God’s people are in need, 
be ready to help them. 
Always be eager to practice hospitality. 
Bless those who persecute you. 
Don’t curse them; 
pray that God will bless them. 
Be happy with those who are happy, 
and weep with those who weep. 
Live in harmony with each other. 
Don’t be too proud to enjoy the 
company of ordinary people. 
And don’t think you know it all! 
Never pay back evil with more evil. 
Do things in such a way that everyone 
can see you are honorable.
Romans 12:9-17

I pray that your love will 
overflow more and more, 
and that you will keep on growing in 
knowledge and understanding. 
For I want you to understand 
what really matters, 
so that you may live pure and blameless 
lives until the day of Christ’s return. 
May you always be filled with the 
fruit of your salvation—
the righteous character produced in your life 
by Jesus Christ—for this will bring 
much glory and praise to God.
PhIlippians 1:9-11

Make it your goal to live a quiet life, 
minding your own business 
and working with your hands, 
just as we instructed you before 
1 Thessalonians 4:11

Do not judge others, and 
you will not be judged. 
For you will be treated as you treat others.
The standard you use in judging 
is the standard by which you will be judged.
Matthew 7:1-2

I urge, then, first of all, 
that petitions, prayers,
intercession and thanksgiving 
be made for all people, for kings and 
all those in authority, 
that we may live peaceful 
and quiet lives in all 
godliness and holiness. 
1 Timothy 2:1-2

Show proper respect to everyone, 
love the family of believers, 
fear God, honor the emperor.
 1 Peter 2:17 

And let us not grow weary 
of doing good, for 
in due season we will reap, 
if we do not give up. 
Galatians 6:9

PLEASE NOTE THIS IMPORTANT CAVEAT!

And now I make one more appeal, 
my dear brothers and sisters. 
Watch out for people who cause 
divisions and upset people’s faith 
by teaching things contrary 
to what you have been taught. 
Stay away from them.
Such people are not serving 
Christ our Lord; they are serving 
their own personal interests. 
By smooth talk and glowing words 
they deceive innocent people.
But everyone knows that you are 
obedient to the Lord. 
This makes me very happy. 
I want you to be wise in doing right 
and to stay innocent of any wrong. 
The God of peace will soon crush 
Satan under your feet. 
May the grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.
Romans 16:17-20

The righteous person faces many troubles, 
 but the Lord comes to the rescue each time.
Psalm 34:19

2 comments:

  1. Thank you so much for posting these wonderful Bible verses and reminders of the terrible persecution of Christ's followers. God bless.

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    1. I truly appreciate this - knowing that you like these verses and the encouragement to keep doing them. Thank you!!! ♥

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