Lesson 5130

 (Lesson 5130)(02-17-26) Matthew 12:38-45 

   “Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee. But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas: For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here. The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here. When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none. Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished. Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.” 

 

   In today’s quote, the intent is to put aside the faithless demand for miraculous ‘proving’ signs by declaring that the only ultimate proof of God’s amazing saving grace, is Christ’s resurrection (the "sign of the prophet Jonas"), while warning that a life merely cleaned by some, self imposed, moral code, without being filled by the Spirit through repentance, is left vulnerable to the ultimate wrath of God. ~

Lesson 5129

 (Lesson 5129)(02-16-26) Matthew 12:33-37 

   “Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit. O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.” 

 

   In essence, today’s quote warns that if we believe in God, through Christ, our deeds will reflect it, and that if we preach heresy, the wrath of God will await us. Sadly, the message that many “Christian” people are preaching today is nothing short of heresy. ~ 

Lesson 5128

 (Lesson 5128)(02-15-26) Matthew 12:31-32 

   “Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men. And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.” 

 

  Today’s quote warns that while all other sins and blasphemies may be forgiven, the deliberate and defiant rejection of the Holy Spirit's work is an unpardonable sin. ~ 

Lesson 5127

 (Lesson 5127)(02-14-26) Matthew 12:22-30 

   “Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw. And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David? But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils. And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand: And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand? And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast them out? therefore they shall be your judges. But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you. Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house. He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.” 

 

    In today’s lesson, Jesus healed a demon-possessed man, leading to accusations from the Pharisees that He casts out demons by the power of Satan, which Jesus refuted by explaining that a house divided against itself cannot stand, and that His power comes from the Spirit of God, signifying the arrival of the Kingdom of God. ~ 

Lesson 5126

 (Lesson 5126)(02-13-26) Matthew 12:15-21 

   “But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all; And charged them that they should not make him known: That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles. He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets. A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory. And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.” 

 

  In today’s quote , Jesus fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah by choosing to avoid public confrontation and preventing the publication of His miracles, demonstrating His role as the humble, gentle Servant of God who brings hope and justice to all people rather than through outward demonstrations of power divine. ~