Day 278. 5th October Bible Commentary With Dr. Toyin Ojo Taken From The Book Of Matthew And Mark.
WHERE ARE YOUR SEEDS?
Jesus continued his mission spreading the good news from village to village and town to town.
LUKE 81-3
INFLUENTIAL AND PROMINENT WOMEN JOIN JESUS’ TEAM; it is important to note that they were cured of evil spirits before becoming part of Jesus’ team, helpers, supporters, and or financiers of his ministry. Mary Magdalene and Joanna a top official of the Palace were named.
The church must not overlook these important spiritual steps before employing ministers/workers.
MARK 320-30, MATTHEW 1222-37
JESUS Vs THE BROOD OF VIPERS
Jesus is accused of performing miracles with evil forces – BEELZEBUL, but Jesus tagged his accusers (the Pharisees) Brood of Vipers because they aim to distract, disrupt and scatter the progress of his followership and ministry with lies. They do not testify of the good they see but deliberately slander his person thus the Holy Spirit at work.
He stated that:
- “Whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; they are guilty of an internal sin.” Mk 329
- “Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand. And if I drive out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do you drive them out? So then be your own judges ” Mtt 1225,27.
- “Everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquainted, and by your words, you will be condemned.”Mtt 1236,37
Christians must now pray more for Pastors, Reverends, Priests in their closets than condemn them publicly; because God is about to cleanse his Church.
MATTHEW 1238-45
LIKE JESUS LIKE JONAH? Well In A Sense – Jesus Explains;
- Jonah was sent to a wicked generation that heeded God’s warning, but this generation to whom he has come have rejected him.
- Jonah spent 3 days and 3 nights in the grave for his disobedience, but he would spend 3 days and 3 nights in the grave because he is forsaken and killed by those he sought to save.
- The People of Nineveh that honoured the message of Jonah and the Queen of the south who sought King Solomon’s wisdom from a distant nation will testify against this generation because they have seen signs and wonders and heard his wisdom yet unrepentant.
- Jesus also speaks of unbearable moral and spiritual attack, decay, and the eternal woes of wayward hearers – Christians, people, nation, and as a consequence our world – our generation (Read Matthew 1243-45).
The attack also came because it was observed that Jesus wasn’t reclining or eating. So they thought he is superhuman – but not in a good sense.
MARK 331-35, MATTHEW 1246-50, LUKE 819-21
JESUS SOUGHT BY HIS BIOLOGICAL MOTHER AND HIS BROTHERS!
But the crowd hindered them from reaching him. when he was informed he declared;
“My mother and my brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice.” Lk 821
MARK 41-9, MATTHEW 131-9, LUKE 84-8
WHERE ARE YOUR SEEDS? Are you planting your seeds well?
Jesus sat in the boat teach a large crowd – he taught them in PARABLES; including the parable of the SEED AND FARMER.
As the farmer scattered his seeds some fell into different situations (Soil Types).
⁕Some on Pathways easily spotted and pecked by birds.
⁕Some on Rocky grounds which allows no dept, been shallow the sprouts are easily sun-scorched
⁕Some fell among thorns and are choked’
⁕Yet there are those that fell on good soil and yielded bountifully.
“Still other seed fell on good soil. It came up, grew, and produced a crop, some multiplying 30, some 60, some 100 times.” Mk 48.
MARK 410-20, MATTHEW 1310-23, LUKE 8:9-15
REVEALING THE PARABLE (The Secret Of The Kingdom To His Disciples) – he told them the seeds are the WORD taught to people that they might yield fruit unto godliness but;
- Some are available / easily accessible to Satan – What paths do you take in life?
- Others are excited and joyful hearers – but are not rooted. Therefore unable TO withstand persecution they lose faith.
- Others hear and remain distracted by the worries of life – perhaps what to wear, eat, drink, peer pressure, bills, economic growth, fame, wealth, and influence.
- Others receive the word and practice it (Lifestyle Christianity) and bear fruits 30x, 60x, 100x (v.20). Fruit checker – Galatians 522-26.
*It is therefore important as Christians to ponder and ask "what is the deceitfulness of wealth?" so that as we acquire wealth we wean off the deceitfulness thereof. Could it include pride, such lies as to think you are better than others,? what about nursing such thoughts that God is less needed?
NIGHT:
It is important that we understand from Jesus, how as Christians we become a family and avoid despising one another and avoid 'niche syndrome' from the world.
“Then he looked at those seated in a circle around him and said ‘Here are my mother and my brothers! Whoever does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother.’” Mark 334-35, (also see Mtt 1248-50, Lk 821).
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