Unpopular Disciples

In our last lesson we talked about 4 lies this world uses to keep you from the true faith, and from practicing your faith openly.

In this lesson we know that Jesus willingly suffered scourging, and crucifixion for all mankind. But we must also, and in context with Peter’s point, remember that during the 3 or so years of His ministry on earth Jesus suffered many things at the hand of man. Things He endured because He loved us – He left us examples.

MANY THINGS: Luke 17:25 “But first He must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation.”

Rejected by His Own for applying Isaiah 61 to Himself – Luke 4:18-19, 28-29
For Healing on the Sabbath The Pharisee’s Traditions – Matt. 12:11-14
In John 10, Claiming His Deity – John 10:30-39
Hunger, Tiredness – Heb. 4:15
Betrayal – Luke 9:44; Matt. 26:14-16
They All Forsook Him – Mark 14:50

And Peter tells us, “arm yourselves with the same mind”, to be ready to endure the same!