Judgment (For what we’ve received)

1 Samuel 28-29; Psalms 109; Matthew 11 

“’And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted to the skies? No, you will go down to the depths. If the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Sodom, it would have remained to this day. But I tell you it will be more bearable for Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.’”

Matthew 11:23, 24

Jesus denounced his hometown of Capernaum for not responding with repentance to the miracles they witnessed. The healing of the centurion’s servant, countless demonized people set free, the paralytic man healed and his sins forgiven, all took place in Capernaum. Jesus taught that towns and cities will be judged, not just individual people. The judgment of Sodom, a city ruled by homosexual passion, would be more bearable than the judgment of Capernaum, the town on the shore of Galilee.

Why?

Because God’s judgment would be received. To whom much has been given, much is required. Those who have the written Word of God, forgiveness of sin, material resources, time, and capacity, and still choose to ignore Jesus’ mission to disciple all nations, will be held accountable.

What will Jesus say about our community, our town, our family, our Church?

“Lord Jesus, have mercy on me and empower me to redeem the time in living on mission with you, for your glory.”