Lesson 2568

(Lesson 2568)(01-01-19) Luke 13-1-9
    “There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things? I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem? I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground? And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.”

    In today’s quote, Jesus warned that the Jews who did not repent their wicked ways and join His ministry, they would eventually lose their position as the chosen of God. We know that position was taken away when, as had been prophesied, the saving grace of God was offered to the Gentiles also.
    We face that same warning today. If those of us who claim to be a part of the kingdom of God don’t do our part in spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, we too will surely lose the comfort of the Holy Spirit.~