Not Peace But Division

This passage is about the implications of Jesus's message:

  1. One implication (verses 49-53) is that his message is inherently divisive, because there are people who will not accept and will be opposed to it, even within families.
  2. The second implication (verses 54-59) is that his message is urgent, and Jesus upbraids the people for missing the urgency and necessity of responding to his message. If they can draw conclusions from the weather, then why can't they draw conclusions from the signs of his messianic ministry? In fact, it is so important that they make a decision for him, that not to do so is like not settling a lawsuit that you are sure to lose. The point: act now!

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Today’s Scripture:

Luke 12:49-59


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A Warning to Christian Leaders

The parable Jesus tells here about an untrustworthy household manager is terrifying, particularly for those in Christian leadership.

47 “The servant who knows the master’s will and does not get ready or does not do what the master wants will be beaten with many blows. 48 But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.

Luke 12:47-49

Today’s Scripture:

Luke 12:35-48


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