1 Peter 2:4-12. Christians are persecuted across the globe on a regular basis. On average, 13 people are killed every day because of their allegiance to Jesus Christ. According to Open Doors, 5,898 Christians were murdered in 2022. The ministry has also tracked a vast increase in violent persecution in 2023. They anticipate an enormous rise in persecution in 2024.

How shall believers respond?

In this episode, Dr. Michael Wright explains a sound strategy for living in dangerous times. The apostle Peter encouraged first-century followers of Christ by reminding them that they are selected by God to be living stones and are securely placed next to the living cornerstone, Jesus Christ.

Dr. Wright closes this episode with a song sung by Twila Paris. Give it listen and be encouraged. God is working through his church in perilous times.

For more information: drmichaelwright.com/podcasts, michael@gospelinreallife.org

How beautiful the hands that served The wine and the bread and the sons of the earth How beautiful the feet that walked The long dusty roads and the hill to the cross How beautiful, how beautiful, how beautiful Is the body of Christ

How beautiful the heart that bled That took all my sin and bore it instead How beautiful the tender eyes That choose to forgive and never despise How beautiful, how beautiful, how beautiful Is the body of Christ

And as he lay down his life We offer this sacrifice That we will live just as he died Willing to pay the price Willing to pay the price

How beautiful the radiant bride Who waits for her groom with his light in her eyes How beautiful when humble hearts give The fruit of pure lives so that others may live How beautiful, how beautiful, how beautiful Is the body of Christ

How beautiful the feet that bring The sound of good news and the love of the King How beautiful the hands that serve The wine and the bread and the sons of the Earth How beautiful, how beautiful, how beautiful Is the body of Christ