And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven.
But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Jesus made these remarks after His encounter with “the faithful centurion.” This man had a servant who was sick, and instead of seeking help from physicians, he came to Jesus. He understood the authority Jesus possessed and demonstrated simple faith: “Say the word and my servant will be healed.”
The Bible says Jesus marveled. I don’t believe this was because He was surprised. Based on the full teaching of Scripture, Jesus surely knew this man’s faith before their interaction. I believe this account and Jesus’ response were purposefully orchestrated by God to provide one of Jesus’ first indications of the church age economy.
Gentiles would sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, while many Jews would be cast out.
Why?
Because religion had worked its wickedness among the Jews. They had come to trust in all the wrong things, such as
· their history,
· their heritage, and
· their rituals.
In doing so, they lost sight of
· their God.
Not that Gentiles were, or are, any better. They had abandoned the true God thousands of years earlier. God had called out the Jews to set the example of the way back to Him. By the church age, Gentiles were ready to respond to God’s call.
However, the Lord revealed that they would not always respond. There will be a time, known as the Tribulation, when He will fulfill His promises to Israel, judge those who hold the truth in unrighteousness, and bring the reproach of this world to an end.
Key Truth
Faith rests in the authority of God—not in man, man’s wisdom, or man’s religious systems.
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Faith Over Religion: What the Centurion Understood
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