three areas of preparation for coming storms:
· Intellectually – “I know it is coming.”
· Practically – “I have prepared my people for my imprisonment.”
· Spiritually – “I am ready for spiritual battle.”
1. Preparation intellectually involves:
– understanding what the Bible teaches about persecution
– understanding what is God’s purpose in persecution
2. Preparation practically involves:
– practicing the do’s and dont’s so not to invite persecution unnecessarily
– knowing what programs and forms to undertake so the church can continue
to function under pressure and persecution
– knowing your rights as a citizen (Acts 22 & 25)
3. Preparation spiritually involves:
– engaging in activities that stress the importance of fighting the spiritual
battle
