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Chapter 12:49-59

Chapter 12:49-59. Kindling The Fires of Judgment. “Fire” in the Scriptures. Genesis 19:24 Kings 18:24,38 2 Kings 1:12 Psalm 21:9 Psalm 78:21‑22 Isaiah 30:27‑33 Isaiah 66:16‑19 Jeremiah 15:14. Lamentations 4:11‑13 Ezekiel 20:47‑49 Joel 2:1‑3 Amos 2:4‑5 Malachi 4:1

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Chapter 12:49-59

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  1. Chapter 12:49-59 Kindling The Fires of Judgment

  2. “Fire” in the Scriptures Genesis 19:24 Kings 18:24,38 2 Kings 1:12 Psalm 21:9 Psalm 78:21‑22 Isaiah 30:27‑33 Isaiah 66:16‑19 Jeremiah 15:14 Lamentations 4:11‑13 Ezekiel 20:47‑49 Joel 2:1‑3 Amos 2:4‑5 Malachi 4:1 Luke 3:9, 15‑17 2 Peter 3:10,12 Revelation 20:9

  3. “Fire” in the Scriptures • Fire is closely linked with the presence and the power of God. • Fire is often used, either symbolically or literally, as an instrument of divine wrath, exercised against sinners. • Biblical prophecy speaks of “fire” as yet to come, brought by God against sinners. • The fire of divine judgment is closely linked with the coming of Messiah. • At the outset of Jesus’ ministry, John the Immerser spoke of the coming Messiah as bringing fire.

  4. Kindling the Fires of Judgment • Jesus says that He is eager to kindle the fires of judgment and bring about the outpouring of God’s wrath on sinful Israel. How can this be? • Many times Jesus had stated that He did not come to judge the world, but to save it. (John 3:16‑17; 12:47-48) • If this is not a work in which our Lord takes pleasure, how can He be so eager for this “fire” to be kindled?

  5. Paradoxes in Luke 12 • He promises men life, but He calls on His disciples to give up life. • He tells men to lay up treasures in heaven, but they are to give up the pursuit of riches in this life. • He is the Prince of Peace, but He will bring division in this life. • The Means and the End: Though the physical means in this life are often painful, the spiritual end our Lord sees is worth the pain – even His own.

  6. Our Lord Looks Toward the Goal • “Life” is the true end, but death – our Lord’s death, and the disciple’s “taking up his cross” is the means here and now. • “Blessings and riches” are the true end, but giving up the pursuit of them is the means here and now. • “Peace” is the true end, but a sword and division is the means here and now. Jesus does not minimize the price of discipleship, because of the magnitude of the prize of discipleship. The one who rejects Christ and lives only for pleasure now will suffer eternal torment in hell.

  7. Our Lord Looks Toward the Goal Jesus could look forward to His own baptism in fire and to the fire of judgment that was to be kindled in the same way that a pregnant woman can look forward to her labor. She is eager to get on with it, not because it is pleasant and enjoyable, but because of what will result. Jesus looked forward to the joy set before Him in the kingdom of God.

  8. Chapter 12:49-59 Kindling The Fires of Judgment

  9. Will You Become A Christian? Hearthe Gospel (Rom. 10:17) Believethat Jesus is the Son of God (Mk. 16:16) Repentof Your Sins (Acts 17:30) ConfessJesus as Lord (Rom. 10:9-10) Be Baptizedfor Forgiveness of Sins (Acts 2:38) Live Faithfullyuntil You Die (Rev. 2:10)

  10. Luke 11:1 (NKJV) 1 N

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