The Bible Study Hour
with Dr. James Boice
An Appeal to the Compassionate God
Thursday, May 28, 2026
It’s been said that in the Christian life there is nothing more important than mercy. Yet we understand so little about it. David was a man who realized his need. He was a great man of God but he was also a great sinner who depended on the mercy of the Lord in both his personal life and his role as king.
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"Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you." Matthew 5:10-12
The Bible tells us that those who are persecuted are blessed, but that message is certainly contrary to the message the world believes. So how is it that Christians can rejoice in trials? In this booklet, Dr. Boice describes what it means to be persecuted for Christ, tells us how to rejoice in persecutions, and challenges us to stand up and be counted.