August 5, 2016: SOAP #2437: 2Kings 23; 2Chronicles 35; John 7

Scripture: John (NIV) 7:31 Still, many in the crowd put their faith in him. They said, “When the Christ comes, will he do more miraculous signs than this man?”

Observation: The religious leaders wanted to control the people and have their support in putting Jesus to death. They feared Jesus and His simple way of pointing out the truth. They succeeded in getting the crowd to join them in yelling, “Crucify him” to Pilate’s question, “What shall I do with Jesus?” (Matthew 27:22)  HOWEVER, they did not convince everyone. There were “many in the crowd” who saw things as they really were.

Application: The same is true today. Although the news cannot be shared too specifically, I rejoice when I hear that “many in the crowd” today in the Muslim countries are turning to Jesus as Lord and Savior. They see the terrible deeds of those who claim to closely follow the Koran. They hear their religious leaders fanning the flame of jihad. Their eyes are being opened to truth.

Prayer:   Lord Jesus, as we are in the final days before Your return it is understandable that You will use any means available to reach as many people as possible. Amen

Pastor Leon
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