Evan. Emmanuel c. K - the voice of the Rebuilder on Matthew 11:12 - 10 years ago
From the time of John the Baptist...(mtt. 11:12)
Many believers don't think of the right exegesis of this one of the strongest verses in the Bible. Let's ask ourselves this question, "what prompted this statement by Christ?
Suffice it to say that what caused John to be put into the prison was his ability to confront evil despite the fact that the king was involved.
Let's look at this qualities of forceful men of whom John the baptist was one of:
1. Tenancity
2. Aggressiveness
3. Self denyal
4. Focus, and
5. Total Dependebility on God
Jesus said, " him that will follow me must deny himself first."
Consider the challanges the apostles and the early church fathers faced; then, you will understand what Jesus is talking about here.
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Many believers don't think of the right exegesis of this one of the strongest verses in the Bible. Let's ask ourselves this question, "what prompted this statement by Christ?
Suffice it to say that what caused John to be put into the prison was his ability to confront evil despite the fact that the king was involved.
Let's look at this qualities of forceful men of whom John the baptist was one of:
1. Tenancity
2. Aggressiveness
3. Self denyal
4. Focus, and
5. Total Dependebility on God
Jesus said, " him that will follow me must deny himself first."
Consider the challanges the apostles and the early church fathers faced; then, you will understand what Jesus is talking about here.
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