#GOFAMINTDailyDevotion Fri. 28/7/2017

30/7/2017 LESSON 9

BLESSINGS FOR THOSE RIDICULED FOR CHRIST’S SAKE

Quarter’s Theme: CHRISTIAN ATTITUDE

Unit 2: Our Virtues (Lessons 5-9)

(RESPONSIBILITY MONTHS)

MEMORY VERSE

For if they do these things in the green wood, what will be done in the dry. Lk. 23:31 (NKJV)

DAILY DEVOTIONAL READING

Fri. 28/7/2017

Jesus Accused Of Perverting The Nation

Lk. 23:1-5

Jesus had proclaimed the coming of the kingdom of God. His ministry had been attested to by miraculous signs and wonders. The dead were raised to life, the sick were healed, multitudes were miraculously fed, huge storms were calmed by His rebuke, etc. The religious leaders felt threatened by the popularity of Jesus among the populace; they determined to eliminate Him but were constrained by the fear that the people might react against them. They then used the weapon of false accusation against Him. They even got people who were ready to commit perjury by saying they heard Jesus say He would destroy the temple. When they could not accomplish their purpose, they accused Him falsely of subverting the state before the Roman governor. Their persistent falsehood eventually got them their heart desire to get Jesus crucified.

POINT OF EMPHASIS: The unconverted man is a ready tool in the hand of Satan to blackmail a righteous person.

PRAYER POINT: Father, teach us what to do when faced with false accusation against our person.