JESUS BRINGS DIVISION AND PEACE
Keywords 12:51
Do you think I came to bring
peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division.
Fire is used in different ways in the New Testament. Here, “by fire”, Jesus means judgement and division. Judgment will fall on the wicked, who are separated from the righteous. It is through Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection that the judgment (and salvation) comes. The division can even separate family members.
2. Interpret the present time (54-56)
Judgment was coming. The kingdom of God was coming. Yet the Jews didn’t see it. There were signs. Jesus was showing the way to God, but no one could interpret the times. We must open our eyes to God!
3. Be reconciled (57-59)
When we owe a debt to someone, we must pay it back or those to whom we owe will take us to court. It is better to reconcile with our adversaries. This may mean paying damages or making an apology. Likewise, as sinners, we must be reconciled to God.
Prayer Lord, we are all sinners. Provide
a way for reconciliation. Help us to come to you and know your peace, even when
it brings division on the earth.
One Word Jesus brings division on earth and peace with God
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