Worthy

Session 7

Acts 5:29-42

Memory Verse: Acts 5:32

Jesus is honored even when His followers are mistreated.

ENGAGE

Read:

read the opening paragraph on page 64 of the PSG.

In a closed country on business, John was invited to a secret church
by a long-time Christian friend.
Although nervous, he went and was worshiping with the local believers
when the police burst in and began viciously beating the pastor.
John’s friend stopped him from moving forward, saying:
“You can’t help him. They’ll arrest you
and you’ll deny our pastor the blessing of suffering for our Savior.”
Afterward, the believers ministered to the pastor as they praised God
for counting him worthy of the Lord. (PSG, p. 64)

Ask:

• How would you have reacted in John’s situation?
• How can we honor the Lord when we encounter persecution? (PSG, p. 64)

Transition:

we’ll see the religious leaders starting
to ramp up the intensity of their attacks on the church.
As you study these verses,
consider your own attitude toward suffering
and how God wants you to respond for His glory.