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MARK: Jesus #Unfiltered Day 19
Word has gotten out and the big guns from Jerusalem have come down to check out who just who this Jesus person is. These teachers were from the centre of the Jewish religion, from head office. So what do they have to say about Jesus? Well, it isn’t positive. They essentially say that Jesus is demon-possessed and is driving out demons by the power of Satan himself. They are claiming that there is a civil war going on within Satan himself. If you’re thinking that this is a ridiculous claim, then you’re absolutely correct. Driving out demons is a defeat of the enemy, so why would the enemy seem it good to do this? Jesus asks them this question in response to their claim. In driving out demons, Jesus is weakening the hold of the enemy over people before he wins the ultimate victory on the cross over evil, sin, and death.
But he also issues them a strong warning about rejecting him and his salvation. The religious leaders have made it clear by saying that he is a messenger of Satan that they reject Jesus for who he is, reject his salvation on offer, and lastly reject his Spirit. They have deliberately shut off their life and closed off their heart to Jesus. Any other sin can be forgiven, but rejecting Jesus cannot be forgiven. These verses have caused a lot of people concern over the years. People may think that they may have at some point committed this sin. However, if you are concerned about it, that in itself is a clear sign that you haven’t committed that sin. So rejoice in the Lord in the knowledge that all sin can be forgiven through Jesus who has defeated Satan. Because we have the Holy Spirit, we can have assurance of complete protection from him. He has been defeated, the victory has been won, Christ reigns over all. MC
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Almighty God, you have won the victory over sin, death, and all that is evil. You reign supreme over all. Thank you for your protection and for the presence of your Spirit. Give us the ability, and the confidence to trust in you in all circumstances in the knowledge that nothing can take us from you. Amen.
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By St Bart's ToowoombaWord has gotten out and the big guns from Jerusalem have come down to check out who just who this Jesus person is. These teachers were from the centre of the Jewish religion, from head office. So what do they have to say about Jesus? Well, it isn’t positive. They essentially say that Jesus is demon-possessed and is driving out demons by the power of Satan himself. They are claiming that there is a civil war going on within Satan himself. If you’re thinking that this is a ridiculous claim, then you’re absolutely correct. Driving out demons is a defeat of the enemy, so why would the enemy seem it good to do this? Jesus asks them this question in response to their claim. In driving out demons, Jesus is weakening the hold of the enemy over people before he wins the ultimate victory on the cross over evil, sin, and death.
But he also issues them a strong warning about rejecting him and his salvation. The religious leaders have made it clear by saying that he is a messenger of Satan that they reject Jesus for who he is, reject his salvation on offer, and lastly reject his Spirit. They have deliberately shut off their life and closed off their heart to Jesus. Any other sin can be forgiven, but rejecting Jesus cannot be forgiven. These verses have caused a lot of people concern over the years. People may think that they may have at some point committed this sin. However, if you are concerned about it, that in itself is a clear sign that you haven’t committed that sin. So rejoice in the Lord in the knowledge that all sin can be forgiven through Jesus who has defeated Satan. Because we have the Holy Spirit, we can have assurance of complete protection from him. He has been defeated, the victory has been won, Christ reigns over all. MC
Questions
Prayer
Almighty God, you have won the victory over sin, death, and all that is evil. You reign supreme over all. Thank you for your protection and for the presence of your Spirit. Give us the ability, and the confidence to trust in you in all circumstances in the knowledge that nothing can take us from you. Amen.