Focus on Reproduction, Mentor's Guide, MG12

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3. If the ones to whom we go hate Messiah Jesus, they will hate us as well, John 15.18-25.

4. The ministry of church planting is about being conformed to the image of Jesus, Heb. 12.2-4.

5. Implication: Jesus alone has called us to endure such suffering, and will enable us to bear much fruit in his name , John 15.16; 1 Cor. 4.1-5.

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B. Those who are chosen to represent Messiah Jesus are appointed to endure suffering for his sake.

1. We are appointed to testify ( maturia ) to the name of Jesus and his Kingdom, and to suffer for his name’s sake, Acts 9.15.

2. It is given to us who believe not only to believe in Messiah Jesus, but also to suffer for his name’s sake.

a. Phil. 1.29-30

b. Acts 5.41

c. Rom. 5.3

d. 1 Pet. 4.13

3. Everyone living godly in Messiah Jesus will endure suffering.