185: Blessed Are the Persecuted: Jesus Radical Teaching Explained
🔥 Persecution isn’t the end—it’s a mark of Kingdom living! 🔥
In this eye-opening episode of Talkin' Bible, Rohan Bell dives into one of Jesus’ most radical beatitudes: "Blessed are the persecuted." What did Jesus mean? Who is He talking to? And how does this teaching equip us for today’s world?
Join the conversation as we explore:
💥 Why persecution isn’t a sign of failure
🕊️ What it reveals about the Kingdom of Heaven
🛡️ How to stand strong in faith when culture pushes back
🎯 Jesus' countercultural promises from Matthew 5:10–12 and Luke 6:22–23
🧠Real-life insights, cultural context, and practical encouragement for believers today
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: Blessed Are the Persecuted
03:41 – Context: Who Jesus Was Talking To
08:56 – Matthew vs Luke: What's Different?
14:15 – The Cultural Meaning of Honour & Shame
20:02 – What Does "Rejoice and Be Glad" Really Mean?
26:44 – Faith in the Fire: Stories of Today
32:10 – Final Thoughts & Takeaways
🙋‍♀️ Have you ever felt like you're swimming upstream in your faith? This episode is for you.
đź’¬ Let us know in the comments: When has your faith cost you something?
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