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