Discipleship Amid Persecution
Explore how to follow Christ faithfully during persecution with hope, courage, and steadfastness over these seven empowering days.
📖 Introduction
Discipleship in times of persecution challenges believers like no other circumstance. When the world around us grows hostile, our faith is tested, our resolve questioned, and our courage required more than ever. Yet, it is precisely in these moments that Jesus calls us to follow Him more closely, promising His presence even when the road is dangerous and lonely.
Throughout history, countless believers have stood firm amid trials, drawing strength from God’s Word and the Holy Spirit. Persecution is not the absence of God’s blessing but sometimes the proof of our intimate identification with Christ (Matthew 5:10). This study will encourage you to discover how discipleship — learning from, obeying, and emulating Jesus — remains the lifeline for the Christian even when neighbors, governments, or cultural forces oppose our faith.
Each day in this plan unveils a different aspect of what it means to be a disciple in a hostile environment: embracing suffering for righteousness, the power of community, standing firm on Scripture, loving enemies, and the hope of eternal reward. Let these teachings empower you to live boldly and love deeply, regardless of external pressures.
Remember, you are not alone. Christ promised, “I will be with you always” (Matthew 28:20). May this week of study refresh your soul, deepen your understanding, and renew your passion for discipleship amidst adversity.