Matthew 9:18-38
In Jesus’ miracles, we see Him triumph over sin, death and hell. As well as healing, there is forgiveness (9:5-6), the raising of the dead (18,24-25) and the casting out of demons (33). The Pharisees (Jewish religious leaders) did not like what was happening, and they came up with their own explanation - ‘He casts out demons by the prince of demons’(34). Jesus gives us another, better, explanation: ‘The Spirit of the Lord is upon me...’(Luke 4:18-19). Jesus was sent to preach the Gospel. We are to bring the Gospel to other people. Jesus was 'teaching... preaching... and healing' (35). What opportunities there are to bring the healing power of Christ into many hearts and homes! These opportunities will be missed if ‘the labourers’ remain ‘few’(37). Many are ‘harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd’(v.36). We must not fail them!
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Blessings in Christ
Christ in all the Scriptures
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In Jesus’ miracles, we see Him triumph over sin, death and hell. As well as healing, there is forgiveness (9:5-6), the raising of the dead (18,24-25) and the casting out of demons (33). The Pharisees (Jewish religious leaders) did not like what was happening, and they came up with their own explanation - ‘He casts out demons by the prince of demons’(34). Jesus gives us another, better, explanation: ‘The Spirit of the Lord is upon me...’(Luke 4:18-19). Jesus was sent to preach the Gospel. We are to bring the Gospel to other people. Jesus was 'teaching... preaching... and healing' (35). What opportunities there are to bring the healing power of Christ into many hearts and homes! These opportunities will be missed if ‘the labourers’ remain ‘few’(37). Many are ‘harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd’(v.36). We must not fail them!
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Blessings in Christ
Christ in all the Scriptures
http://christinallthescriptures.blogspot.com
