importance of worldwide church, working for reconciliation & response to persecution

Question 1

persecution

Answer 1

hostility and ill-treatment towards certain groups of people.

(christians face punishment and death for practicing their faith).

Question 2

reconcilliation

Answer 2

restoring harmony and rebuilding relationships after disagreements.

Question 3

ways christian churches respond to persecution:

Answer 3

• pray for those persecuted
• practical help through charities
• put pressure on governmental figures/authorities
• educating/raising awareness around persecution

Question 4

“blessed are the [1]” (matthew 5:9)

Answer 4

[1] - peacemakers

Question 5

“if anyone holds [1] against [2], [3] them.” (mark 11:25)

Answer 5

[1] - anything
[2] - anyone
[3] - forgive

Question 6

“be [1] to listen, slow to speak and [2] to get angry.” (james 1:19)

Answer 6

[1] - quick
[2] - slow

Question 7

“love one another. as i have [1] you, so you must [2] one [3].” (john 13:34)

Answer 7

[1] - loved
[2] - love
[3] - another