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Sunday, March 16, 2008

End-Time Drama and Discipleship

March 16

End-Time Drama and Discipleship

Read Matthew 25:31-46. This passage is part of Jesus' Olivet discourse given during His final week of Judean ministry. It is part of the last words of His final prePassion discussion.

How are we to understand these words in Matthew 25:31-46, especially in the area of discipleship and witness?



This passage conveys a truth about the mission of disciples. Jesus clearly indicates that part of the work of disciples involves mission to the poor, the sick and suffering, the imprisoned; thus, to all the needy. The ultimate manifestation of discipleship is revealed in how we treat those around us who are in need.

"Thus Christ on the Mount of Olives pictured to His disciples the scene of the great judgment day. And He represented its decision as turning upon one point. When the nations are gathered before Him, there will be but two classes, and their eternal destiny will be determined by what they have done or have neglected to do for Him in the person of the poor and the suffering. In that day Christ does not present before men the great work He has done for them in giving His life for their redemption. He presents the faithful work they have done for Him."—Ellen G. White, The Desire of Ages, p. 637.

The Bible does make it clear, in numerous places, that salvation is not earned by our works but comes solely by God's grace. How, then, are we to understand what Jesus is saying? As you seek to answer this question, keep in mind the idea of who a true disciple is: someone who has surrendered himself/herself totally and completely to Jesus, claiming for themselves "the great work He [Jesus] has done for them in giving His life for their redemption." How does keeping this important truth before us help us better understand what Jesus is saying? After all, who of us could feed enough poor, or clothe enough naked, to earn redemption?

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