Following Jesus Isn’t Fair
In Matthew 5:38-48 Jesus issues arguably his most challenging set of commandments. Living under Jesus’ kingdom rule means living a life of enduring many and various injustices. Following Jesus isn’t fair.
Injustice
God of Wrath
When God sent his prophets to sinful man, he promised wrath for those who continue in rebellion. If we forget the reality that our God is indeed full of wrath against sin, we will be destroyed.
God of Justice
YHWH is a different sort of God. He cares for those that the rest of the world ignores or abuses. He is the God of Justice.
The Prince of Peace v. The City of Peace (Luke 21)
Luke 21 brings some measure of climax to the emphasis that Luke gives to Jesus\’s relationship to Jerusalem. In this chapter Jesus, in some detail, predicts the fall of Jerusalem. What can we learn today from the past downfall of this city?