Post by Les Brewer on Jun 2, 2014 18:38:05 GMT
Grace Ministries Bible Study
Discipleship the Way Jesus Did It
Matthew 3 (part 5)
Knowing the pride of the Pharisees and Sadducees hearts, pride in their tradition and heritage, John openly rebuked their way to salvation.
“And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.”
There are many today that have the mindset of the Pharisees and Sadducees. Their claim to salvation and God’s favor is based on their pride in their heritage, history and denomination. God is not impressed with the legacy of your church, your family, your heritage or your denomination. These things will not move Him on your behalf. It is through faith in the Jesus our God and faith in Him alone that brings salvation and God’s favor.
“And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.”
John is not beating around the bush. He is getting right to the root of the Pharisees and Sadducees issue, which are their erroneous teachings. They had added so much to the Mosaic Law that it kept the people in bondage. Their doctrines/teachings brought forth no fruit, therefore it was going to be cut down and cast into the fire. Are you teaching the truths of God’s word? Is your teaching bringing forth good fruit? Are people truly being set free or is Satan performing lying wonders and putting people in bondage to tradition, rituals and required works? Just as in John’s day, God is laying the axe unto the root of the trees. The trees are the doctrines/teachings of the church today. Servants of the true and living God humble yourselves and allow the Holy Spirit to examine your hearts, your lives and your teachings. For some who are read this post, I hear in my spirit you saying, “I have been doing this for twenty, thirty, forty years.” The Holy Spirit is saying humble thyself. God wisdom is inexhaustible. It is time to stop regurgitating the same old traditional, ritualistic, uninspired and powerless messages.
Father, this is a hard message but one that needs to be shared. Thank You for the hearts You have prepared to receive this message and who will allow the Holy Spirit to examine their hearts, lives and teachings. They are Your servants that You are preparing for new and exciting experiences with You and in ministry. Hallelujah, Father! For many today are going to step into a new beginning in the fulfillment of Your will for their lives. Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah! Amen!
Discipleship the Way Jesus Did It
Matthew 3 (part 5)
Knowing the pride of the Pharisees and Sadducees hearts, pride in their tradition and heritage, John openly rebuked their way to salvation.
“And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.”
There are many today that have the mindset of the Pharisees and Sadducees. Their claim to salvation and God’s favor is based on their pride in their heritage, history and denomination. God is not impressed with the legacy of your church, your family, your heritage or your denomination. These things will not move Him on your behalf. It is through faith in the Jesus our God and faith in Him alone that brings salvation and God’s favor.
“And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.”
John is not beating around the bush. He is getting right to the root of the Pharisees and Sadducees issue, which are their erroneous teachings. They had added so much to the Mosaic Law that it kept the people in bondage. Their doctrines/teachings brought forth no fruit, therefore it was going to be cut down and cast into the fire. Are you teaching the truths of God’s word? Is your teaching bringing forth good fruit? Are people truly being set free or is Satan performing lying wonders and putting people in bondage to tradition, rituals and required works? Just as in John’s day, God is laying the axe unto the root of the trees. The trees are the doctrines/teachings of the church today. Servants of the true and living God humble yourselves and allow the Holy Spirit to examine your hearts, your lives and your teachings. For some who are read this post, I hear in my spirit you saying, “I have been doing this for twenty, thirty, forty years.” The Holy Spirit is saying humble thyself. God wisdom is inexhaustible. It is time to stop regurgitating the same old traditional, ritualistic, uninspired and powerless messages.
Father, this is a hard message but one that needs to be shared. Thank You for the hearts You have prepared to receive this message and who will allow the Holy Spirit to examine their hearts, lives and teachings. They are Your servants that You are preparing for new and exciting experiences with You and in ministry. Hallelujah, Father! For many today are going to step into a new beginning in the fulfillment of Your will for their lives. Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah! Amen!
