Sermon Notes

As it was in out text for last week’s sermon, Jesus dropped some heavy truth bombs on the first century religious leaders – today's text will be no different.

I think it is very timely that we study this text in view of all the things going on in our world today with the assassination of Charlie Kirk; let me explain. Kirk was a guy who welcomed debate, and if you have ever watched anyone debate, the event flows through 3 stages:

• Intellect – where each person offers his/her opinion.
• Emotion – someone will eventually lose the debate and resort to speaking from emotion because he/she came to the end of their intellect.
• Violence – when one does not or cannot win the debate, he/she resorts to violence, i.e., slander, name calling, pushing, punching, or even murder.

Jesus finds Himself in such a place in today’s text. The Pharisees oppose His claim of being the Son of God, but because they cannot match His intellect, the Pharisees move to the emotional stage and start calling Him names. With every blasphemous outcry, Jesus responded with truth and grace, offering these guys an opportunity to repent. We will highlight 3 instances where this happened. However, you will notice that on the third time, the Pharisees resort to violence and Jesus is unable to extend grace to them.
I think this is important to note because scripture teaches that God can and will leave you to your own devices. No one can say when God has “had enough” of your rebellion, disobedience, and carelessness. Why would anyone want to take a chance on missing an eternity with God in heaven for a temporary high on earth? Listen, eternity is longer than your time on earth. Respond to God’s grace while there’s time!

For you to read: 2 Chron. 36:13; Prov. 29:1; Isa. 55:6-7; Matt. 23:37

I’m praying for you!
Bro. Joey