Rejoicing in Tribulation Part 1
February 26, 2024
Persecution and tribulation, it’s to be expected in the Christian life. And maybe when it hits you get down and discouraged! But today on Sound Doctrine we’ll learn how it’s possible to actually rejoice in the midst of it all! When you have the eternal perspective it makes all the difference. Pastor Jeff Johnson is making his way through Matthew’s gospel, and we’re at the tail-end of the beatitudes in chapter five.
References:
Matthew 5:11-12
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