What happens when being faithful to Jesus doesn’t make life easier—but harder? In this honest episode, Rohan and Adrian dive into Jesus’ predictions of persecution found in Matthew 10, Matthew 24, Mark 13, and Luke 21. They explore why suffering is not a sign of failure, but a sign of faithfulness—and how a robust theology of hardship is vital for today’s church.

👀 What you’ll discover in this episode...

✅ Why Jesus promised persecution—not just blessing—for his followers

✅ How entitlement theology dilutes the call to carry our cross

✅ The difference between true spiritual blessings and comfort-based Christianity

✅ How to build a theology of suffering before the hard times come

✅ Why persecution can be a platform for sharing the gospel in unexpected places

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Jesus’ warnings about persecution in the gospels

02:00 – True blessings: not parking spots, but long-awaited breakthroughs

05:00 – Faithfulness, not comfort, is the marker of real blessing

08:00 – How to respond when society rejects Christian faith

10:30 – Why a solid theology of hardship is essential

13:00 – Persecution as opportunity: Paul, Agrippa, and gospel witness

14:30 – Training before the battle: building spiritual resilience

🙋‍♂️ Reflection and Application

Are you prepared to stay faithful when following Jesus gets hard? What blessings have come in your life through perseverance rather than ease?

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