Crazy Theological Thoughts

This may be one truly crazy thought. But in Matthew 22:12 the man who is found not wearing wedding clothes is cast out where there is weeping and gnashing of teeth. Most people talk about the people receiving these clothes as they enter the wedding feast. Therefore, this person has rejected the free gift of the Gospel. Many have been called but few have been chosen. But it struck me in reading this that he is silent before the King. Now it is near Holy Week and I have been reading over the Passion of the Christ repeatedly. So it struck me to think of Jesus remaining silent before the Chief Priest and before Pilate the Governor. Jesus Christ when he is asked to defend himself he remains silent. The Lamb of God remains silent before those who accuse him. He takes the penalty upon himself. Jesus is the one person who gives up his clothes for others to live. Jesus is the one who would shed is garment to give us life. He is the one who is cast out of the city. He is the one who ...

Just was looking around for something to read, and opened my bible up to Job chapter one. Something struck me as very interesting. Job is the great example of a Father. Most of the time when I think of Job, I think of his righteous deeds and remaining faithful even to the point of near death. Job knows his redeemer lives and never falters in the faith. But when Job is described before Satan comes and attacks, he is a great Father. He allows his children to party and commit evil, but the next morning he is ready to offer sacrifices for their forgiveness. Whether he knows his children have sinned or not, he offers the sacrifice. He provides for his children, even by trying to protect their eternal soul. This is a great example of our Father. God is the one who provides the Sacrifice for our sins. He is the one who offers it up even when we do not even know we need it. It does not matter whether we actively sinned or not, because we have all fallen short of the glory of God. God provides ...