Matthew 21:16-17…Working

Matthew 21:16-17…Working

21:16 “Do you hear what these children are saying? they asked him. (What they were really asking was “Are you aware of this apparent blaspheme-(New) “Yes, replied Jesus “have you never read, (Having copied biblical manuscripts for a living as a full-time job,. Of course they  heard and read what the bible said-(New)  ‘From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise? (The point being the children displayed greater praise and worship than the Jewish religious leaders, whose job it was, and did it better-(New) 17 And he left them and went out of the city to Bethany where he spent the night. (Jesus probably sought out the hospitality of Marry, Martha, and Lazarus who resided in Bethany-(New) (For Compete Expository See Book)

Extended Sermons

“Even today, we’re to stay committed to the truth and what the bibles says. When someone asks what’s your position on family. What’s your position on marriage. What’s your position on gender. What’s your position on abortion. We should always respond “Have you not read what God’s Word says.” → Have you not read what the bible says on divorce, One man and one wife are united for life.-(Gen. 2:24, Matt. 19:4-6)  Have you not read what the bible says on gender, God created them male & female.-(Gen. 1:27, 5:2) Have you not read what the bibles says on homosexuality, Sexual immorality is a sin.-(Lev. 18:22-24, 20:13, Rom. 1:26-27) Have you not read what the bibles says on abortion “Thou shall not Kill”.-(Ex. 20:13, Jer. 1:5. Luke 1:41) Have you not read what the bible says on our responsibility to Government, If taxes pay taxes, If respect, pay respect.-(Rom. 13:1-7, 1-Pet. 2:13-17, Matt. 22:21)  Have you not read what the bible says on forgiveness, Forgive others as God has forgave you.-(Matt. 6:14, Eph. 4:32)  Have you not read what the bible say on Salvation, That is by grace not by works.-(Rom. 3:27-31, 5:8, Eph. 2:8-9, Titus 3:5)

Additional Notes & Applications

Teaches rather than protest we should be glad when Jesus invades and overturns our lives.

Displays how there’s a time for righteous indignation when we see the sin and hypocrisy of those around us, and a time to simply walk away.

Teaches how we should always respond from a place of divine correction, not from a place of sinful sarcasm.

Teaches those who have experienced Christ’s amazing grace  will find all their joy, hope, and needs met in Him.

Teaches how as believers we should be encouraging worship, not discouraging it. Are you really going to tell someone they’re singing to loud, praying to loud,

Displays how childlike faith is better at worshipping God than the professional religionists who were too busy in their religious rules and rituals.