The FaithOfJesus2 Daily Devotional
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kjv@Revelation:14:12
( FaithOfJesus thread begun by RandyP )
Today's Verse:
kjv@Luke:20:27 kjv@Luke:20:28 kjv@Luke:20:29 kjv@Luke:20:30 kjv@Luke:20:31 kjv@Luke:20:32 kjv@Luke:20:33 kjv@Luke:20:34 kjv@Luke:20:35 kjv@Luke:20:36 kjv@Luke:20:37 kjv@Luke:20:38 kjv@Luke:20:39 kjv@Luke:20:40 (See also: kjv@Matthew:22:24-33 kjv@Mark:12:18-27 ) We can look at this either of two ways, it was an honest intellectual question that they wanted Jesus' take on, else it is part of the attack on Jesus already begun attempting to trap Him at His words. If you think it rather innocent then I'd be wondering why they hadn't asked it of Him any time before this climatic week? My feeling is that the question isn't aimed at Jesus, it is aimed at separating Jesus from His public support. We have multiple accounts to put the pieces of this event together. The crowd hearing this exchange is astonished at Jesus' doctrine. The Pharisees hearing that the Sadducee's had been silenced send a scribe to tempt Jesus regarding the greatest commandment. It is said that the one scribe perceived that Jesus has answered well. These things suggest that the Pharisees and Sadducee's were not in cahoots with this attack and that they (Sadducee's) got their hats fed to them by the answer of Jesus. If this was their best attempt at reasoning against Jesus (if that was what they were after), it sorely failed. The thing is however that the points Jesus seemed to have scored are to the ledger of doctrine and it is future tense. How much weight does doctrine that cannot be physically proven yet hold with the common man? It is like two heavy weight boxers fighting to a socialite crowd that only wants them to shake hands and peacefully get along. The analogy can continue further that if it is the hometown favorite embarrassed, the better man becomes demonized, the lesser rallied behind. If Jesus can be made to be seen as a threat to the establishment and it's the establishment keeping each man his peace then Jesus becomes the bad guy even by winning the debate. It seems like a chance worth taking even if you have to take your lumps; either you win the debate or you win shift of concern in public opinion. Problem is in this particular case who would think of this strategy outright but a strategist on par with Satan? Today, we often face a similar playing field when reasoning with others with our declaration of certainty. The truth must indeed be spoken, but don't expect the truth to put you in the favorable position; not for long anyway. I am reminded of the many sentiments of David, that is so effortless being on the wrong side (even the status quo) and so nearly impossible to establish/maintain and further the right. That is not reason for not attempting it, it is a calling for courage while knowing it full well. It is this valiant effort that best describes righteousness. Lost in this winning dialog is the phrase "they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain" kjv@Luke:20:35. How can one lowly sinner be accounted worthy without the covering of the blood of the Lamb? In the other two accounts the phrase to be plugged into this would be "err not knowing the scriptures or the power of God". Declaring Certainty Further Resources: Comment Board:Luke:20:27-40
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kjv@Isaiah:25:8
kjv@Hosea:13:14
kjv@1Corinthians:15:12
kjv@1Corinthians:15:13
kjv@1Corinthians:15:14
kjv@1Corinthians:15:15
kjv@1Corinthians:15:16
kjv@1Corinthians:15:17
kjv@1Corinthians:15:18
kjv@1Corinthians:15:19
kjv@1Corinthians:15:20
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