The Justice of God! Luke 7:29-30
“29) When all the people and the tax collectors heard this, they acknowledged God’s justice, having been baptized with the baptism of John. 30) But the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected God’s purpose for themselves, not having been baptized by John.” Luke 7:29-30
These verses contrast two very different groups of people. On the one hand were the tax gathers and the common people. They are often referred to as sinners.
On the other hand were the Pharisees and lawyers. They viewed themselves as the self righteous. They were the religious guardians.
The first group responded to the preaching of John the Baptist by repenting and getting baptized. They prepared to meet the Messiah.
The second group saw no need for repentance, baptism or the Messiah. They rejected the need for a Messiah.
God honors free will. Our response to God makes a difference. There are consequences to our actions. “Blessed” those who choose to humble themselves and welcome Jesus. “Woe” to those who reject Him walk in their own stubborn ways.
Jesus pointed out that God’s plan for John the Baptist and the coming work of the Messiah fulfilled the justice of God. Justice embraces mercy and grace. It makes room for the both Jesus and the gospel.
Daily Bible Commentary: By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
“29) When all the people and the tax collectors heard this, they acknowledged God’s justice, having been baptized with the baptism of John. 30) But the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected God’s purpose for themselves, not having been baptized by John.” Luke 7:29-30
These verses contrast two very different groups of people. On the one hand were the tax gathers and the common people. They are often referred to as sinners.
On the other hand were the Pharisees and lawyers. They viewed themselves as the self righteous. They were the religious guardians.
The first group responded to the preaching of John the Baptist by repenting and getting baptized. They prepared to meet the Messiah.
The second group saw no need for repentance, baptism or the Messiah. They rejected the need for a Messiah.
God honors free will. Our response to God makes a difference. There are consequences to our actions. “Blessed” those who choose to humble themselves and welcome Jesus. “Woe” to those who reject Him walk in their own stubborn ways.
Jesus pointed out that God’s plan for John the Baptist and the coming work of the Messiah fulfilled the justice of God. Justice embraces mercy and grace. It makes room for the both Jesus and the gospel.
Daily Bible Commentary: By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
