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PERSEVERANCE

PERSEVERANCE. "But he who endures to the end shall be saved” ( Mt. 24:13 ).

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PERSEVERANCE

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  1. PERSEVERANCE "But he who endures to the end shall be saved” (Mt. 24:13). "Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life” (Rev. 2:10). “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart” (Gal. 6:9). “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord” (1 Cor. 15:58).

  2. PERSEVERANCE Jesus Didn’t Quit! • Isaiah 53:3 - He Was Despised & Rejected by His: • Own Countrymen (John 1:11) • Own Townspeople (Mark 6:3) • Own Family (John 7:3-5) • Disciples (John 6:66) • Closest Followers (Matt. 26:56) • Beaten & Crucified, He Still Kept Going!

  3. PERSEVERANCE Peter Didn’t Quit! • Faith Wavered & Sank Into Sea (Matt. 14:30) • Shamefully Denied Jesus (Matt. 26:69) • Exposed for Hypocrisy (Gal. 2:11-14) • Beaten & Jailed (Acts 4:3; 5:40) • Watched Close Friend Executed (Acts 12:2) • Under Same Sentence of Death (Acts 12:3) • 1 Peter 5:8-10- Through It All, He Still Kept Going!

  4. PERSEVERANCE Paul Didn’t Quit! • Stoned & Left for Dead (Acts 14:19) • Beaten & Jailed in Philippi (Acts 16:23) • Persecuted Repeatedly (Acts 17:5-13) • Suffered Beyond Comprehension (2 Cor. 11:22ff) • Endured Thorn in the Flesh (2 Cor. 12:7-10) • 2 Tim. 4:6-8– He Never Gave Up!

  5. PERSEVERANCE John Mark Didn’t Quit! • Turned Back In Pamphylia (Acts 15:38) • Paul Lost Confidence In Him • He Didn’t Quit: • Went With Barnabas (Acts 15:39) • Gained Respect of Paul (2 Tim. 4:11) • A Help To Peter In Babylon (1 Pet. 5:13)

  6. PERSEVERANCE Some Did Quit! • Demas Quit (2 Tim. 4:10) • Judas Quit (Matt. 26:14-16; 49) • Many Disciples (John 6:66) Lord’s Attitude Toward Quitters But Jesus said to him, "No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God" (Luke 9:62).

  7. PERSEVERANCE Moses Didn’t Quit! • Steady, Constant Leadership Through Trials: • Some Upset With His Leadership (Exod. 5:21) • Wanted To Return to Egypt (Exod. 14:11-12) • Aaron & Miriam Jealous of Him (Num. 12) • Korah’s Rebellion (Num. 16) • People’s Idolatry (Exod. 32) • Through It All, He Still Kept Going!

  8. PERSEVERANCE Never, Ever Give Up! • Trying To Improve In Your Service: • Learning the Scriptures (2 Tim. 2:15; Matt. 28:19-20) • Leading in Worship: Songs, Prayers, etc. (1 Cor. 14:26) • A Good Marriage (1 Pet. 3:3-7) • Raising Godly Children (Eph. 6:4) • Living Faithful Christian Life (Gal. 6:9-10; Matt. 5:16) • Through It All, Keep Going!!!

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