WHAT TIME IS IT?

Introduction:

A. What Was Jesus Purpose?

1. To bring salvation?

2. To bring peace on earth...?

B. Can Good Works Bring About Distressing Situations?

Body: Luke 12: 49 - 59

I. Division On Earth.

A. Fire on earth.

1. Fire brings cleansing and purification.
2. Fire clears underbrush to bring new growth.

B. The baptism of Jesus.

1. Describes His persecution, suffering and death.
2. Something He must do.
3. An accomplishment He "looked forward to."

C. Division brought, not peace.

II. Know The Time.

A. Able to "predict" the weather.

1. See a cloud, expect precipitation.
2. Feel South wind, expect hot weather.

B. Should be able to "predict the time."

1. See moral decay, expect judgment.
2. Are we taking the time to see "the time?"

III. Out Of Court Settlement.

A. Earthly Relationships.

1. We can discern right from wrong.
2. Make things right before reaching court.
3. You will pay every penny.

B. Heavenly Relationship.

1. We owe God a huge debt.
2. We have to make things right now.
3. We will pay our debt.

Conclusion:

A. Jesus Came To Save God's People.

B. Jesus Came To Condemn Satan's People.

C. Jesus Came To Make It Obvious Which Is Which.