We join the millions mourning the loss of Charlie Kirk. In today’s episode, we seek to understand persecution and martyrdom from a Biblical perspective, including how to apply these truths to our own walks of faith. 

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00:00 Introduction

02:20 The importance of outspoken faith

09:46 Should the murderer be punished?

11:09 Is there any place for human vengeance?  

16:59 Can full justice be found on earth?

21:05 What should we expect our lives to be like as Christians?  

29:17 How was Christ treated by the world, and how can we expect to be treated? 

33:34 How does the Lord view martyrs?  

40:03 How should we act in light of persecution and martyrdom?

41:58 Takeaways

43:59 Closing prayer

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