Though there are many, not everyone who tells you about your sin, is an accuser of the brethren. If that were the case, Jesus himself could very well be defined as an "accuser," based on his interactions with the Temple priests alone. Yet, that, along with judging them, is exactly what those who threw him out of the temple, and chased him out of town ACCUSED him of doing.
Again, WHO DOES HE THINK HE IS?
God, above all else is completion.. Therefore, it's negligent, shamefully dismissive, at the very least, that some preachers and teachers of the text, of this generation, miss the opportunity to bring this Word full circle, thereby causing many to misinterpret God's purpose, and inadvertently encouraging them to, not only, close their ears to the trumpeter, but to likewise remain in their sin. Jesus, as He instructed His disciples to do, was fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah, both in His extended sermon in Nazareth, and when He turned the tables over in the Temple of Jerusalem:
Again, WHO DOES HE THINK HE IS?
God, above all else is completion.. Therefore, it's negligent, shamefully dismissive, at the very least, that some preachers and teachers of the text, of this generation, miss the opportunity to bring this Word full circle, thereby causing many to misinterpret God's purpose, and inadvertently encouraging them to, not only, close their ears to the trumpeter, but to likewise remain in their sin. Jesus, as He instructed His disciples to do, was fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah, both in His extended sermon in Nazareth, and when He turned the tables over in the Temple of Jerusalem:
Isaiah 58:1 "Shout it aloud, do not hold back. Raise your voice like a trumpet. Declare to my people their rebellion and to the descendants of Jacob their sins."
As it was when He was in Nazareth, Jesus didn't simply read from the scroll, then sit back down, He continued to speak aloud. He spoke, not just of what He was saying and why, but to also tell the people about their sinfulness and unbelief.
ALL MUST COME TO REPENTANCE
Forgiveness comes through repentance. How will people learn about a forgiving God without a preacher, and how can they come to repentance unless they first acknowledge their sins.
James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
Revelation 2:29 Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.
Revelation 2:29 Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.
Recommend Reading: Matthew 10
Once again, the gift is freely given to the city that welcomes. A cold cup of water and dishonor is not welcoming. "Do all things as though done unto God." Would you welcome Jesus by throwing Him out into the streets? That's what Nazareth did, they did not receive a Prophet’s reward (Jesus being The Prophet) .
To the obedient, in the cities that have stepped in and helped me out - even a little, please be reassured, you did the absolute right thing towards me, when prompted. Not just from the "prophet perspective," but in particular, as a Christian in need. Indeed, in this assignment, the world has borne witness to God's promise of return on your obedience. And it is because your obedience, that through the fervent prayer of this servant in need, that God rewarded you: 2 Corinthians 9:12-15.
Thank you
TO GOD BE THE CONTINUED GLORY
Amen
Amen
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