When the World Hates You: Jesus' Toughest Truth
What if being hated isn’t a sign of failure—but of faithfulness? In this powerful episode, Rohan and Adrian continue the theme of persecution by diving into Jesus’ confronting words at the Last Supper: “The world will hate you.” Together they unpack the reasons behind this hatred, how to respond with grace, and how God's love calls us beyond people-pleasing into courageous witness.
👀 What you’ll discover in this episode...
✅ Why being hated by the world doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong
✅ How to hold strong kingdom values without arrogance or retreat
✅ Why Jesus links persecution to identity—not just action
✅ How historical blind spots show our ongoing need for grace
✅ What it means to shine the light of Christ in a world that may not want it
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: Following on from the last conversation about persecution
01:00 – Why Jesus says the world will hate his followers
03:00 – Letting your light shine without becoming obnoxious
06:00 – Stories of early zeal and learning to communicate with love
10:00 – Cultural blind spots, slavery, and a grace-filled gospel
14:00 – Holding the tension: loving others even when they reject us
🙋♂️ Reflection and Application
Are you trying to follow Jesus and still be liked by everyone? How can we stay committed to the truth while remaining gracious and humble in a hostile world?
💬 Share your thoughts below or in the comments — we’d love to hear from you!
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