Author Archives: Treasure

“Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf” (1 Peter 4:16). To end this week’s study, let’s read from William Barclay.  “….if a Christian has to suffer … Continue reading →

“For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps” (1 Peter 2: 21). The NIV Study Bible states: The patient endurance of injustice is part of God’s … Continue reading →

“Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, … Continue reading →

“And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name” (Acts 5:41). The apostles were bold in their witness after the Day of Pentecost.  For that reason, they faced … Continue reading →

“But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you” (1 Peter 5:10). The week’s introduction includes these words: … Continue reading →

“Then Jesus left Galilee and went north to the region of Tyre.  He tried to keep it secret that he was there, but he couldn’t…”  (Mark 7:24 NLT). I’ll try to put this as gently as I can:  If Christ … Continue reading →

“…We would rather put up with anything than put an obstacle in the way of the Good News about Christ”  (1 Corinthians 9:12 NLT). Gulp. I don’t know about you, but the word anything conjurs up a whole heap of … Continue reading →