Which Are You?

N.T.#530 "Which Are You?"

April 16, 2025 

Luke 7-Part 5 

LET IT GLOW

After John the Baptist's disciples left and took Jesus' message to him in prison, Jesus set straight the bystanders concerning John's doubt, his character, and ministry.

• John was a man of strong conviction. He wasn't a reed swaying in the wind. (verse 24)
• He lived in the desert, living on locust and honey, dressed in camel's hair. (verse 25)
• John was a prophet, fulfilling Malachi 3:1. 
• He was a messenger preparing the Messiah's way. (verses 26-27)
• John knew which king to seek: King Jesus.
• John was a very great man, but the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he. (verse 28)

The New Covenant, which Jesus would bring through His atoning death on the cross, was greater than the Old Covenant. So we citizens in the kingdom operating under the New Covenant will have a greater capacity than John, who had been operating under the old. 

[Resource: The Tony Evans Bible Commentary]

It is by faith in Jesus that saves us, believing He is the Son of God, our Sacrificial Lamb, The One who shed His blood so we don't have to pay for our sins. Oh, what a Savior!

Friend, have you asked Jesus to be your Savior?

LET IT GROW

In contrast to John, the religious leaders:

• They depended upon men instead of God for their sustenance.
•  They enjoyed the comforts of the religious elite in Jerusalem. 
• Wearing their eloquent robes and ate like a king.
• Their messages were preset with rules and more rules for the people to abide by.
• They rejected the plan of God, showing grace and mercy, compassion and love. 
• Most importantly, they rejected Jesus as the Son of God and Messiah.

Well friend, which category do you fit into? Are you walking by faith and not by sight? Will you celebrate the Risen Savior this Sunday in church?

LET IT GO

Anything holding you back from giving your all, your soul, to Jesus?

His love never fails, never gives up, and never runs out on us.

Have a blessed week serving the Living Savior.