Today’s Thought “Bible Scholarship” G. Ward

Mark 8

¹¹ And the Pharisees came out and began to argue with Him, demanding from Him a sign from heaven, to test Him. ¹² Sighing deeply in His spirit, He *said, “Why does this generation demand a sign? Truly I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation!”

 

Some, propose to live in the realm of the Spirit, but are yet defensive, divisive and vitriolic – due to their religious views as something they’ve conquered entirely, without propensity to slip backwards and whereas Jesus Christ remains the Only One who wouldn’t slip, we’re grateful for HIS example; seeking closeness onto every day provided. However, there will always be opposing factions that interpret the message through us as judgmental and antiquated, even hating our presence (*John 15:19-20). Moreover, they’ll propose questions that appear impossible to decipher (e.g., Ex.14:26-29), along with what they deem - deep theology, yet for the believer – bent on discipleship continued, versus attending services solely to extract motivational messaging, we (followers of Christ), have answers, but many times see wrong motives from questioners and must keep it moving…