The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice

Rewards Instead of Punishment

2/22/2026

The soldiers assigned to guard the tomb of Jesus knocked on the door of the chief priest. They had failed in their duty to keep the tomb sealed and the body inside and now they expected their just rewards. The response they received, however, left them in utter astonishment. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he details the Jewish leaders surprising response to the guard’s failure to carry out their mission.

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Rejoicing in Trials

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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.