Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted | Brandon Block

Zion Podcast

To conclude our series on the Beatitudes, Pastor Brandon Block shares the final Beatitude from Matthew 5:10: "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Historically, Jesus was addressing people who would face real persecution for their faith in Him. However, many of us in America today do not experience this level of persecution. So, what does this mean for us in today's context? In the midst of current political discussions, many of us want to stand up for our beliefs and express what we think is right. The real question we need to ask ourselves as believers is whether we are speaking out to be "right" or to proclaim Jesus. Tune in to this episode for more. . .