Episode 583 - Blessed Are the Persecuted?

Faith & Family Radio with Steve Wood by Steve Wood

May 7, 202614:30Religion & Spirituality

Confused by how Jesus can call persecution a blessing? In this short, thought-provoking episode, Steve Wood explores “Blessed are the persecuted” from the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:10–12) and explains how joy, rejoicing, and...

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