The Division Jesus Brings

January 12, 2025 Preacher: Chris Ritter Series: Looking To Jesus

Topic: Jesus Scripture: Luke 12:49–59

Text: Luke 12:49-59

Big Idea: The cross creates the great dividing line, exposing hypocrisy in the unbelieving and folly in the unrepentant

 

The cross kindles the fire and creates the division (vv. 49-53)

- Specific context: Israel responding to Christ

- Enduring application: Embracing Christ means embracing rejection

 

Hypocrites cannot discern their greatest need (vv. 54-56)

- Specific context: The Lord is bringing judgment to Israel

- Enduring application: The responsibility of discerning the time you're in

 

Fools do not consider the path to judgment they're on (vv. 57-59)

- Specific context: Unbelieving Israel refusing to turn to Christ

- Enduring application: The razor's edge of unbelief

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