I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. Luke 13:3

In todays modern Christianity we rarely hear any preacher say “Repent or Perish”! , in fact our modern day version of Jesus has him so watered down that he wouldn’t even dare say such a thing, but he did! Some people were telling Jesus about the awful sins the Galileans had performed, but Jesus was response was anyone who doesn’t repent will all perish! Meaning everyone!

This is why its so important for us all to share the gospel of Jesus Christ to everyone. Because we are all guilty of sinning and the wages of sin is death. However the good news (gospel) is Jesus died and took the penalty for our sins so we may inherit eternal life

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. Luke 13:4-5

Jesus goes on to tell them, “do you think some people are more guilty of sin than others?, we are all guilty of sin therefor without repentance we will all perish”. This is a pretty strong and straightforward message by Jesus.

Now when people hear the word “repentance” they immediately have a negative reaction, however repentance is a beautiful thing! The word “Repent” means to turn away from or changes ones mind. Isnt it wonderful to know if we turn away from our sin and trust in Jesus, we can be forgiven and saved?

I think that’s amazing that our God is that merciful, and that’s why repentance is a beautiful thing! Listen to Jesus, Repent or Perish! Amen!

Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: Luke 12:51

What is Jesus saying here, he’s come to bring division to the Earth? That’s right, not all roads lead to God, as Jesus said Nobody comes to the Father (God) except through him (Christ) (John 14:6) So if Jesus is the only way to God, you better believe this is going to cause division. I can imagine there are a few people angry as they read these words. However Jesus came to give Truth and not to be politically correct

Jesus is preparing us for judgement day, his return. The sheeps and the goats will be divided. Its not a division based on blood lines, or nationalities, or religions. It’s a division based on who is Born Again and who is still dead in their sins. There is no in-between , your either saved or dead in your sins.

For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. Luke 12:52-53

Have you ever noticed typically when you talk about Jesus, you will get a strong reaction. Either they will be glad to hear the good news or they are angry! This is because the world hates Jesus because its controlled by Satan. The world is anti-Christ therefor expect division when you talk about Jesus!

However allow the Holy Spirit to separate the sheep from the goats, Amen!

I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that have no more that they can do. “But I will warn you whom to fear: fear the One who, after He has killed, has authority to cast into hell; yes, I tell you, fear Him! Luke 12:4-5

Who do you fear? We live in a world where people like to be afraid, don’t believe me? Just look at the movies and TV shows , people are obsessed with horror movies and darkness. You turn on the news and the media wants you to live in fear, they talk about every natural disaster and potential war that may break out, but all these things are distractions compared to the fear we should have for our Almighty God

We live in a world where everything is backwards, nobody fears God anymore yet everyone fears everything else. People curse Gods name on a daily basis, they mock his sacred word, they blasphemy his existence. However God is the only ONE we should fear, why? Because he is not only the one who created us, but he is the only one who can throw our soul into Hell fire.

I know the Liberal Christian will say “We cant talk about a wrathful God” “We cant talk about Hell” , However the Word of God never changes, God does not change. Your eternal sins will have eternal consequences. There is only one hope and that’s Jesus Christ!

Are not five sparrows sold for two cents? Yet not one of them is forgotten before God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear; you are more valuable than many sparrows. Luke 12:6-7

Now I know you will say “This God is so angry and cold”, yet the Creator of the universe knows every hair on your head. Our Heavenly Father knows every bird and creature on this planet, surely who knows you. And ultimately God demonstrated his love for you by sending his only begotten Son to die for your sins!

God will not be mocked, what you reap is what you sow. If you disown God he will disown you, come back to the Father through Jesus Christ! Fear God and not Man!

As the crowds were increasing, He began to say, “This generation is a wicked generation; it seeks for a sign, and yet no sign will be given to it but the sign of Jonah. Luke 11:29

The world is continually looking for a sign. There is a lot of “Christian” literature and books about signs, this nation is fighting with this nation, this leader said this, however Jesus is saying “He is The Sign”!

Jesus references Nineveh, there only sign was an unwilling prophet named Jonah. Who eventually answered his calling and brought the nation to come to repentance. So was there some miraculous sign from God to bring the nation of Nineveh to repentance? No , there was one preacher with the Word of God

“For just as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites, so will the Son of Man be to this generation. Luke 11:30

Jesus said “Jonah was the only sign for the nation of Nineveh, and Jesus will be the only sign to this generation. Now we can get into specifics about what specific group Jesus is reference here, however here’s the point, isn’t Jesus enough for you?

If you truly believe who Jesus says he is, shouldn’t that be enough? If Jesus is Immanuel, God in the flesh, and rose from the dead after 3 days, what more do you need? If you cant get excited about God coming down here to Earth to deliver us from our sins, what else is going to excite you?

If the resurrection of Christ, which is a historical fact, cant convince you then what else is there?

So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. Luke 11:9

This is a scripture that is often confused or twisted, people want to use this as trying to make God your “personal genie”, but this scripture has a lot deeper meaning than our superficial interpretation. Remember its God will be done not our will. Are your prayer requests aligned with the will of God?

Are you seeking God? Trying to understand his diving nature, trying to get closer to him as our Heavenly Father? Are you trying to deepen your personal relationship with your Lord and Savior? Are you seeking Truth? Do you ask God to reveal truth to you?

These are the things we should be praying for, not temporary personal wealth or objects. We should be seeking God to fill us with the Holy Spirit to truly understand and comprehend his nature

For everyone who asks, receives; and he who seeks, finds; and to him who knocks, it will be opened. Luke 11:10

Who can ask and pray to God for wisdom and understanding? Who can come before The Lord and ask for forgiveness of our sins? The Bible says Everyone, you don’t need a priest or a pastor to mediate for you, get down on your knees and talk to your Heavenly Father!

“If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him?” Luke 11:13

So when you read the entire Chapter in context , you see God will send you the Holy Spirit to all those who ask! This is what we should be seeking! Keep seeking God and asking for his wisdom and understanding! Knock and the door (Jesus Christ) will be opened Amen!