This journey together comes to a close as we briefly summarize this podcast's history.

"The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all" (2 Corinthians 13:14, ESV).

This is about taking a break from publishing this podcast and asking for prayer regarding the future of Be Ready and podcasting generally.

Standing Firm in Christ for the Gospel Amidst Persecution

Cited Scriptures:

John 15:18-21

Ephesians 6:10-20

Acts 10:19

Acts 8:29-31

Luke 8:38-39

Main Points:

Stand Firm with the Armor of God and Pray in the Spirit

Be Ready for Gospel Assignments to Share and Preach

James 2:2-4

Source Cited: Discovery Bible. "Helps Word Studies." www.biblehub.com

Key Verses:

Malachi 3:16-18

1 Peter 4:16-19

Acts 5:41

Key Passage: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Definitions of Greek Words taken from the following sources:

o Strong’s Concordance

o HELPS Word Studies by Discovery Bible

Source website: https://biblehub.com/text/1_peter/5-10.htm

(Click on individual words to find the these references).

Main Scriptures: 1 Peter 2, 3 and 4 regarding persecutions and trials

1 Peter 2:18-25

1 Peter 3:13-17

1 Peter 4:1-2

If we’re not living for human desires and letting our fleshly desires control us, we will be living contrary to this world’s system. Therefore we will be disliked and treated badly.

1 Peter 4:12-19

With increase of lawlessness, living righteously will result in persecution

“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and shrewd in their own sight!" (Isaiah 5:20)

“Justice is turned back, and righteousness stands far away; for truth has stumbled in the public squares, and uprightness cannot enter. Truth is lacking and he who departs from evil makes himself a prey” (Isaiah 59:14-15b).

Our brothers and sisters have been enduring suffering for Christ for around the world.

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Today’s Message: Persecution

1 Peter 4:12-14

The Lord wants his church to be ready for persecution

Sources quoted or possibly referenced besides the Bible:

Erickson, Millard. Introducing Christian Doctrine 2nd Ed.

Biblehub.com. "Helps Word Studies." https://biblehub.com/greek/3525.htm

o   This month we are taking a kind of break from episodes as usual.

·        Nonetheless, let us continue to abide in Christ through living in His Word and following His ways

o   Let us minister to Him in praise and worship

o   Let us obey his command to make disciples as we go into all the world

o   Let us meditate on His Word day and night

o   Let us draw near to Him in prayer and fellowship

§  And He promises us:

·        “Draw near to Me and I will draw near to you.”

·        He rewards those who earnestly seek Him (Hebrews 11:6).

Passage: 2 Peter 1:22-2:5

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References:

https://biblehub.com/greek/3824.htm

Zodhiates, Spiros. The Complete Word Study Dictionary New Testament. Zodhiates, Spiros, TH.D. The Complete Word Study Dictionary New Testament. Chattanooga: AMG Publishers 1992.