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Two officers escort a Witness brother in handcuffs past news reporters and fellow Witnesses." width="1200" height="303" class="north_center" /> </figure> </div> <p class="contextTtl" id="p1" data-pid="1"><span id="page245" class="pageNum" aria-hidden="true" data-no="245" data-before-text="245"></span><strong>LESSON 59</strong></p> <h1 id="p2" data-pid="2"><strong>You Can Endure Persecution</strong></h1> </header> <div class="clearfix alternatePresentation clickable noTooltips "> <div class="thumbnail"> <img src="/en/wol/mp/r1/lp-e/lff/2021/2045" class="lightbox" data-alt-src="/en/wol/mp/r1/lp-e/lff/2021/2048" data-alt-type="svg"/> </div> <div class="title">Printed Edition</div> </div> <div class="clearfix alternatePresentation clickable noTooltips hidden"> <div class="thumbnail"> <img src="/en/wol/mp/r1/lp-e/lff/2021/2046" class="lightbox" data-alt-src="/en/wol/mp/r1/lp-e/lff/2021/2049" data-alt-type="svg"/> </div> <div class="title">Printed Edition</div> </div> <div class="clearfix alternatePresentation clickable noTooltips hidden"> <div class="thumbnail"> <img src="/en/wol/mp/r1/lp-e/lff/2021/2047" class="lightbox" data-alt-src="/en/wol/mp/r1/lp-e/lff/2021/2050" data-alt-type="svg"/> </div> <div class="title">Printed Edition</div> </div> <div class="bodyTxt"> <div id="tt4"> <p id="p3" data-pid="3">Sooner or later, all Christians will face opposition, even persecution. Should that alarm us?</p> <h3 class="du-color--purple-600 du-fontSize--base du-margin-top--8" id="p4" data-pid="4"><strong>1. Why do we expect persecution?</strong></h3> <p id="p5" data-pid="5">The Bible clearly says: <strong>“All those desiring to live with godly devotion in association with Christ Jesus will also be persecuted.”</strong> (<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1102021259/0/0" data-bid="1-1" class="b">2 Timothy 3:12</a>) Jesus was persecuted because he was no part of Satan’s world. We are also no part of the world, so we are not surprised when we are persecuted by this world’s governments and religious organizations.—<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1102021259/1/0" data-bid="2-1" class="b">John 15:18, 19</a>.</p> <h3 class="du-color--purple-600 du-fontSize--base du-margin-top--8" id="p6" data-pid="6"><strong>2.</strong> <strong>How can we prepare for persecution?</strong></h3> <p id="p7" data-pid="7">We need to strengthen our trust in Jehovah now. Make time every day to pray to him and to read a portion of his Word. Attend congregation meetings regularly. These activities will give you the strength you need to face any persecution courageously, even if it comes from family members. The apostle Paul, who was often persecuted, wrote: <strong>“Jehovah is my helper; I will not be afraid.”</strong>—<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1102021259/2/0" data-bid="3-1" class="b">Hebrews 13:6</a>.</p> <p id="p8" data-pid="8">We can also build our courage by preaching regularly. Preaching teaches us to trust in Jehovah and overcome any fear of man. (<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1102021259/3/0" data-bid="4-1" class="b">Proverbs 29:25</a>) If you develop the courage to preach now, you will be well-prepared to keep preaching even if the government restricts our work.—<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1102021259/4/0" data-bid="5-1" class="b">1 Thessalonians 2:2</a>.</p> <h3 class="du-color--purple-600 du-fontSize--base du-margin-top--8" id="p9" data-pid="9"><strong>3. How do we benefit by enduring persecution?</strong></h3> <p id="p10" data-pid="10">Of course, we do not enjoy being persecuted, but when we endure persecution successfully, our faith becomes stronger. We draw closer to Jehovah because we experience his help when we feel we can no longer go on. (Read <a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1102021259/5/0" data-bid="6-1" class="b">James 1:2-4</a>.) It hurts Jehovah to see us suffer, but it pleases him to see us endure. The Bible says: <strong>“If you endure suffering because of doing good, this is an agreeable thing to God.”</strong> (<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1102021259/6/0" data-bid="7-1" class="b">1 Peter 2:20</a>) The reward Jehovah will give to all who endure faithfully is eternal life in a world free from opposition to true worship.—<a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1102021259/7/0" data-bid="8-1" class="b">Matthew 24:13</a>.</p> </div> <div id="tt8"> <h2 class="du-color--coolGray-400 du-fontSize--basePlus1 du-letterSpacing--8 du-constrainStylesToTextWidth du-borderStyle-top--solid du-borderColor-top--coolGray-400 du-borderWidth-top--4 du-margin-top--12 du-padding-top--4" id="p11" data-pid="11"><span id="page246" class="pageNum" aria-hidden="true" data-no="246" data-before-text="246"></span><strong>DIG DEEPER</strong></h2> <div id="tt10" class="du-fontSize--basePlus1"> <p id="p12" data-pid="12">Review why it is possible and rewarding to stick loyally to Jehovah despite persecution.</p> </div> <div id="f2" class="dc-bleedToArticleEdge du-margin-top--8"> <figure> <img src="/en/wol/mp/r1/lp-e/lff/2021/2054" data-img-small-src="/en/wol/mp/r1/lp-e/lff/2021/2053" alt="A woman heading to her Bible study despite opposition from her parents." width="1200" height="562" /> </figure> </div> <h3 class="du-color--purple-600 du-margin-top--8" id="p13" data-pid="13"><strong>4.</strong> <strong>You can endure family opposition</strong></h3> <p id="p14" data-pid="14">Jesus realistically acknowledged that our family may not support our decision to worship Jehovah. <strong>Read</strong> <a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1102021259/8/0" data-bid="9-1" class="b"><strong>Matthew 10:34-36</strong></a><strong>,</strong> and then discuss this question:</p> <ul><li><p id="p15" data-pid="15"> What can happen when a family member decides to serve Jehovah?</p> </li> </ul> <div id="tt92" class="du-margin-children-bottom-desktopOnly--0"> <p id="p16" data-pid="16">To see an example of this, <a href="https://www.jw.org/finder?lank=pub-jwb_201911_5_VIDEO&wtlocale=E" data-video="webpubvid://?pub=jwb&issue=201911&track=5"><strong>play the VIDEO</strong></a><strong>,</strong> and then discuss the question that follows.</p> </div> <div id="tt15" class="dc-columns-desktopOnly dc-columns-order-desktopOnly--reverse"> <div id="tt16" class="dc-column-width--oneThird"> <div id="tt17" class="dc-columns-mobileOnly du-bgColor--teal-50 du-margin-top-desktopOnly--8 du-padding--4"> <div id="f3" class="dc-column-width--oneThird du-margin-inlineEnd-mobileOnly--4 du-margin-bottom-desktopOnly--4"> <figure> <a href="https://www.jw.org/finder?lank=pub-jwb_201911_5_VIDEO&wtlocale=E" data-video="webpubvid://?pub=jwb&issue=201911&track=5" class="dc-iconOverlay--play"><img src="/en/wol/mp/r1/lp-e/lff/2021/2056" data-img-small-src="/en/wol/mp/r1/lp-e/lff/2021/2055" alt="" width="1200" height="675" class="suppressZoom" /></a> </figure> </div> <div id="tt18" class="dc-column-width--twoThirds du-fontSize--baseMinus1 du-margin-children-vertical--0"> <p id="p17" data-pid="17"><a href="https://www.jw.org/finder?lank=pub-jwb_201911_5_VIDEO&wtlocale=E" data-video="webpubvid://?pub=jwb&issue=201911&track=5"><strong>VIDEO: <em>Jehovah Took Us In</em> (5:13)</strong></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="tt20" class="dc-column-width--twoThirds du-margin-inlineEnd-desktopOnly--8"> <ul><li><p id="p18" data-pid="18"> What would you do if a relative or a friend tried to discourage you from serving Jehovah?</p> </li> </ul> <p id="p19" data-pid="19"><strong>Read</strong> <a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1102021259/9/0" data-bid="10-1" class="b"><strong>Psalm 27:10</strong></a> <strong>and</strong> <a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1102021259/10/0" data-bid="11-1" class="b"><strong>Mark 10:29, 30</strong></a><strong>.</strong> After reading each scripture, discuss this question:</p> <ul><li><p id="p20" data-pid="20"> How may this promise help you if you face opposition from family or friends?</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <h3 class="du-color--purple-600 du-borderStyle-top--solid du-borderColor--gray-100 du-borderWidth--1 du-margin-top--12 du-padding-top--8" id="p21" data-pid="21"><strong>5. Keep worshipping Jehovah despite persecution</strong></h3> <div id="tt93" class="du-margin-children-bottom-desktopOnly--0"> <p id="p22" data-pid="22">It takes courage to serve Jehovah when others try to prevent us from doing so. <a href="https://www.jw.org/finder?lank=pub-lffv_593_VIDEO&wtlocale=E" data-video="webpubvid://?pub=lffv&track=593"><strong>Play the VIDEO</strong></a><strong>,</strong> and then discuss the question that follows.</p> </div> <div id="tt27" class="dc-columns-desktopOnly dc-columns-order-desktopOnly--reverse"> <div id="tt28" class="dc-column-width--oneThird"> <div id="tt29" class="dc-columns-mobileOnly du-bgColor--teal-50 du-margin-top-desktopOnly--8 du-padding--4"> <div id="f4" class="dc-column-width--oneThird du-margin-inlineEnd-mobileOnly--4 du-margin-bottom-desktopOnly--4"> <figure> <a href="https://www.jw.org/finder?lank=pub-lffv_593_VIDEO&wtlocale=E" data-video="webpubvid://?pub=lffv&track=593" class="dc-iconOverlay--play"><img src="/en/wol/mp/r1/lp-e/lff/2021/2059" data-img-small-src="/en/wol/mp/r1/lp-e/lff/2021/2058" alt="" width="1200" height="675" class="suppressZoom" /></a> </figure> </div> <div id="tt30" class="dc-column-width--twoThirds du-fontSize--baseMinus1 du-margin-children-vertical--0"> <p id="p23" data-pid="23"><a href="https://www.jw.org/finder?lank=pub-lffv_593_VIDEO&wtlocale=E" data-video="webpubvid://?pub=lffv&track=593"><strong>VIDEO: <em>Showing Courage Despite Persecution</em> (6:27)</strong></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="tt32" class="dc-column-width--twoThirds du-margin-inlineEnd-desktopOnly--8"> <ul><li><p id="p24" data-pid="24"> What about the examples in this video strengthens you?</p> </li> </ul> <p id="p25" data-pid="25"><strong>Read</strong> <a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1102021259/11/0" data-bid="12-1" class="b"><strong>Acts 5:27-29</strong></a> <strong>and</strong> <a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1102021259/12/0" data-bid="13-1" class="b"><strong>Hebrews 10:24, 25</strong></a><strong>.</strong> After reading each scripture, discuss this question:</p> <ul><li><p id="p26" data-pid="26"> Why is it so important to continue worshipping Jehovah even if our preaching work or meetings are restricted?</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <h3 class="du-color--purple-600 du-borderStyle-top--solid du-borderColor--gray-100 du-borderWidth--1 du-margin-top--12 du-padding-top--8" id="p27" data-pid="27"><span id="page247" class="pageNum" aria-hidden="true" data-no="247" data-before-text="247"></span><strong>6. Jehovah will help you endure</strong></h3> <div id="tt94" class="du-margin-children-bottom-desktopOnly--0"> <p id="p28" data-pid="28">Jehovah’s Witnesses of varying ages and backgrounds have loyally continued to serve Jehovah even when they were persecuted. To see what helped them, <a href="https://www.jw.org/finder?lank=pub-lffv_591_VIDEO&wtlocale=E" data-video="webpubvid://?pub=lffv&track=591"><strong>play the VIDEO</strong></a><strong>.</strong> Then discuss the question that follows.</p> </div> <div id="tt39" class="dc-columns-desktopOnly dc-columns-order-desktopOnly--reverse"> <div id="tt40" class="dc-column-width--oneThird"> <div id="tt41" class="dc-columns-mobileOnly du-bgColor--teal-50 du-margin-top-desktopOnly--8 du-padding--4"> <div id="f5" class="dc-column-width--oneThird du-margin-inlineEnd-mobileOnly--4 du-margin-bottom-desktopOnly--4"> <figure> <a href="https://www.jw.org/finder?lank=pub-lffv_591_VIDEO&wtlocale=E" data-video="webpubvid://?pub=lffv&track=591" class="dc-iconOverlay--play"><img src="/en/wol/mp/r1/lp-e/lff/2021/2062" data-img-small-src="/en/wol/mp/r1/lp-e/lff/2021/2061" alt="" width="1200" height="675" class="suppressZoom" /></a> </figure> </div> <div id="tt42" class="dc-column-width--twoThirds du-fontSize--baseMinus1 du-margin-children-vertical--0"> <p id="p29" data-pid="29"><a href="https://www.jw.org/finder?lank=pub-lffv_591_VIDEO&wtlocale=E" data-video="webpubvid://?pub=lffv&track=591"><strong>VIDEO: <em>Jehovah God Will Strengthen Me</em> (3:40)</strong></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="tt44" class="dc-column-width--twoThirds du-margin-inlineEnd-desktopOnly--8"> <ul><li><p id="p30" data-pid="30"> In the video, what helped these Witnesses to endure?</p> </li> </ul> <p id="p31" data-pid="31"><strong>Read</strong> <a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1102021259/13/0" data-bid="14-1" class="b"><strong>Romans 8:35,</strong></a><a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1102021259/13/1" data-bid="14-2" class="b"> <strong>37-39</strong></a> <strong>and</strong> <a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1102021259/14/0" data-bid="15-1" class="b"><strong>Philippians 4:13</strong></a><strong>.</strong> After reading each scripture, discuss this question:</p> <ul><li><p id="p32" data-pid="32"> How does this scripture assure you that you can endure any trial?</p> </li> </ul> <p id="p33" data-pid="33"><strong>Read</strong> <a href="/en/wol/bc/r1/lp-e/1102021259/15/0" data-bid="16-1" class="b"><strong>Matthew 5:10-12</strong></a><strong>,</strong> and then discuss this question:</p> <ul><li><p id="p34" data-pid="34"> Why can you be happy in spite of persecution?</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div id="f6" class="dc-bleedToArticleEdge du-margin-vertical--8"> <figure> <img src="/en/wol/mp/r1/lp-e/lff/2021/2065" data-img-small-src="/en/wol/mp/r1/lp-e/lff/2021/2064" alt="Modern-day Jehovah’s Witnesses who endured persecution and imprisonment because of their faith." width="1200" height="537" /> <figcaption class="figcaption dc-paddingToContentEdge"> <p id="p57" data-pid="57">Millions of Jehovah’s worshippers have successfully endured opposition. You can too!</p> </figcaption> </figure> </div> <div id="tt51" class="dc-bleedToArticleEdge dc-paddingToContentEdge du-bgColor--gray-50 du-margin-top--12 du-padding-vertical--4"> <p id="p35" data-pid="35"><strong>SOME PEOPLE SAY:</strong> “I couldn’t endure persecution.”</p> <ul><li><p id="p36" data-pid="36"> What scriptures might give them the confidence they need?</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div id="tt54"> <h2 class="du-color--purple-600 du-fontSize--basePlus1 du-margin-top--12" id="p37" data-pid="37"><span id="page248" class="pageNum" aria-hidden="true" data-no="248" data-before-text="248"></span><strong>SUMMARY</strong></h2> <p id="p38" data-pid="38">Jehovah treasures our efforts to serve him despite persecution. With his help, we can successfully endure!</p> <h3 class="du-color--coolGray-500 du-fontSize--basePlus1 du-margin-top--8" id="p39" data-pid="39"><strong>Review</strong></h3> <ul><li><p id="p40" data-pid="40"> Why should Christians expect persecution?</p> </li> <li><p id="p41" data-pid="41"> What can you do now to be ready when persecution comes?</p> </li> <li><p id="p42" data-pid="42"> What can help you to feel confident that you can serve Jehovah despite any trial?</p> </li> </ul> <div class="gen-field du-borderStyle-top--solid du-borderColor--gray-100 du-borderWidth--1 du-margin-top--12 du-padding--4 du-padding-desktopOnly--8" id="p43" data-pid="43"> <label for="tt63" id="tt62">Lesson completed on: </label> <input type="text" id="tt63" name="text-1"/> </div> <div id="tt65" class="du-bgColor--warmGray-50 du-padding--4 du-padding-desktopOnly--8"> <fieldset> <legend id="p44" data-pid="44" class="du-color--coolGray-500 du-fontSize--basePlus2"><strong>Goal</strong></legend> <div class="gen-field" id="p45" data-pid="45"> <input type="checkbox" id="tt69" class="du-borderStyle--none" name="goal-checkbox-1"/> <label for="tt69" id="tt71">Ask a fellow Christian: “Has anyone ever tried to stop you from serving Jehovah? How did you handle it?”</label> </div> <div class="gen-field" id="p46" data-pid="46"> <input type="checkbox" id="tt73" class="du-borderStyle--none" name="goal-checkbox-2"/> <label for="tt73" id="tt75">Other: </label> <div class="gen-field"> <label for="tt78" id="tt76" class="dc-screenReaderText">Your other goal</label> <textarea id="tt78" class="du-borderStyle--none" name="textarea-1"></textarea> </div> </div> </fieldset> </div> <div id="tt80" class="du-bgColor--gray-50 du-margin-top--12 du-padding--4 du-padding-desktopOnly--8"> <h3 class="du-color--coolGray-500 du-fontSize--basePlus2 du-letterSpacing--8 du-margin-top--0" id="p47" data-pid="47"><strong>EXPLORE</strong></h3> <div id="tt82" class="dc-columns-desktopOnly du-borderStyle-top--solid du-borderColor--gray-100 du-borderWidth--1 du-margin-top--4 du-margin-bottom-mobileOnly--6 du-padding-top--4"> <div id="f7" class="dc-column-width--oneQuarter du-margin-inlineEnd-desktopOnly--4 du-margin-bottom-mobileOnly--4"> <figure> <a href="https://www.jw.org/finder?lank=pub-lffv_592_VIDEO&wtlocale=E" data-video="webpubvid://?pub=lffv&track=592" class="dc-iconOverlay--play"><img src="/en/wol/mp/r1/lp-e/lff/2021/2067" data-img-small-src="/en/wol/mp/r1/lp-e/lff/2021/2066" alt="" width="1200" height="675" class="suppressZoom" /></a> </figure> </div> <div id="tt83" class="dc-column-width--threeQuarters du-margin-children-vertical--0"> <p id="p48" data-pid="48">Watch a young brother explain how Jehovah helped him endure when he was imprisoned because of his neutrality.</p> <p id="p49" data-pid="49"><a href="https://www.jw.org/finder?lank=pub-lffv_592_VIDEO&wtlocale=E" data-video="webpubvid://?pub=lffv&track=592"><strong><em>Enduring Despite Persecution</em></strong> (2:34)</a></p> </div> </div> <div id="tt85" class="dc-columns-desktopOnly du-borderStyle-top--solid du-borderColor--gray-100 du-borderWidth--1 du-margin-top--4 du-margin-bottom-mobileOnly--6 du-padding-top--4"> <div id="f8" class="dc-column-width--oneQuarter du-margin-inlineEnd-desktopOnly--4 du-margin-bottom-mobileOnly--4"> <figure> <a href="https://www.jw.org/finder?lank=pub-jwbls_201611_1_VIDEO&wtlocale=E" data-video="webpubvid://?pub=jwbls&issue=201611&track=1" class="dc-iconOverlay--play"><img src="/en/wol/mp/r1/lp-e/lff/2021/2070" data-img-small-src="/en/wol/mp/r1/lp-e/lff/2021/2069" alt="" width="1200" height="675" class="suppressZoom" /></a> </figure> </div> <div id="tt86" class="dc-column-width--threeQuarters du-margin-children-vertical--0"> <p id="p50" data-pid="50">Consider what helped one couple to serve Jehovah faithfully for many years despite opposition.</p> <p id="p51" data-pid="51"><a href="https://www.jw.org/finder?lank=pub-jwbls_201611_1_VIDEO&wtlocale=E" data-video="webpubvid://?pub=jwbls&issue=201611&track=1"><strong><em>Serving Jehovah During Times of Change</em></strong> (7:11)</a></p> </div> </div> <div id="tt88" class="dc-columns-desktopOnly du-borderStyle-top--solid du-borderColor--gray-100 du-borderWidth--1 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