Jesus’ prophecy during His trial with Caiaphas took place when He was put under oath and with that, broke His silence. Matthew 26:62 Then the high priest stood up and said to Jesus, “Well, aren’t you going to answer these charges? What do you have to say for yourself?” 63 But Jesus remained silent. Then the high …
Even when we ignore Him, God’s judgment comes. Belshazzar had mocked God and thought the city defenses would keep them safe. Their enemies diverted the Euphrates River and entered the city under the gates.[1] The enemy came into the banquet hall and killed the king. Daniel 5: 30 That very night Belshazzar, the Babylonian king, was …
Truth saves but lies destroy is a theme throughout the Bible. Jesus contrasts the enemy and himself. John 10:10 The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. [1] To follow satan is to follow the path of death, and the path of Jesus …
The judgment of God is something we need to take seriously. Although the Lord is merciful and full of grace, He is also a God of judgment. Peter explains why the Lord brings judgment. 1 Peter 1:17 And remember that the heavenly Father to whom you pray has no favorites. He will judge or reward you …
Why does God bring judgment if He is loving? The Lord is like a parent; to correct us, the Lord must bring judgment in this lifetime. Although it makes Him sad to do so. Hebrews 12:11 No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living …
The wicked will perish. In the world in which we live, it seems the wicked are getting away with ungodly behavior. The seem to be going unpunished, but that is not true. There will come a time when those who refuse God’s merciful gift of salvation will be no more. Psalm 1:6 For the Lord …
We see God’s hand against evil throughout history. In the last century, Adolf Hitler proclaimed a one-thousand-year Reich that lasted twelve years. Isaiah 66:2, “My (God’s) hands have made both heaven and earth; they and everything in them are mine. I, the Lord, have spoken! “I will bless those who have humble and contrite hearts, …
Wolves in sheep’s clothing symbolize a person pretending to be someone they are not, usually with evil intent. Wolf and sheep are very different animals. Jesus uses a wolf in sheep’s clothing phrase to distinguish false prophets. Matthew 7:15Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves. 16 You can …
As Jesus told the Parable of the Banquet, it ended with someone who would not put on the new. Matthew 22: 11 “But when the king came in to meet the guests, he noticed a man who wasn’t wearing the proper clothes for a wedding. 12 ‘Friend,’ he asked, ‘how is it that you are here without …
As Jesus told the Parable of the Banquet, He showed how God invites the unlikely. In this parable, a king sent out three invitations to a banquet. Each time, the people refused. Not only do they refuse a gracious invitation, but they also killed the messengers with the invitation. Matthew 22:8 And he said to …