June 21, 2014

“Do Not Believe…”

Blessings folk!

Jesus tells us about the great tribulation.
He tells those in Judea what to do.
He tells us that the days will be so intense that even the elect might not be saved unless the days are cut short.
The days are cut short.
The Lord cuts them short.
(See previous posts for all these truths.)

Jesus continues in His instructing and warning.
Remember, He is expanding upon the panorama view that He gave in answering the disciples questions.

Matthew 24:23-25
23 Then if anyone says to you, ‘Behold, here is the Christ,’ or ‘There He is,’ do not believe him.
24 For false christs and false prophets will arise and will show great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect.
25 Behold, I have told you in advance.

Jesus begins with “then”...at this time...the time of the great tribulation...that false christs and false prophets will arise.

This picks up the first Word that He gave in answering the questions…”see to it that no one deceives you.”

We have a responsibility.
We must know the Truth.

Notice the strategy.
They will say “Behold, here is the Christ” or “There He is”.
The Lord tells us bluntly “do not believe him.”
All the world will know when the Lord returns...as we will see later.

These false christs/prophets will arise.
They will show great signs and wonders.
They will look powerful and amazing.
They will mislead most, if possible, even the elect...though that be not possible.

Then, Jesus’ declaration - “I have told you in advance.”
There is no excuse.
The Lord has warned us.
He has given a voluminous amount of information.
He will prepare and strengthen through His Word, Spirit and Body.

Again, there is no excuse.
Are you ready?