Jesus is Dangerous!

With God’s approval He declared justice to the nations

Brought healing of the soul to all who trust His name

Yet, many saw Jesus as a dangerous threat and they conspired to kill Him, Jno. 5:16; 7:1

Jesus is dangerous!! Hebrews 12:29

God’s Servant (Matthew 12:15-21)

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Jesus is Dangerous to Satan1 John 3:8

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Overcame sin and death – Cast out Satan, Jno. 12:31-33Plundered Satan’s house, Matt.

12:28-29Overcame sin by His life and

death, 1 Pet. 2:22-24Overcame death by His

resurrection, Jno. 11:25-26All for our sake! Heb. 2:14-15

Destroy works of the Devil, 1 Jno. 3:8

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Servants of Satan, Jno. 12:48 (Matt. 8:29)Jesus has power to judge, Jno. 5:22

(Lk. 12:4-5)Unbelieving Jerusalem, Matt. 23:37-39

All unrepentant sinners, Jno. 5:22-30Unfruitful disciples, Jno. 15:4-6

Destroy works of the Devil, 1 Jno. 3:8

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Jesus is Dangerous to all who Disobey the FatherMatthew 7:15-23

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Minimize God’s commands, Col. 3:17DenominationsInstruments of music in worshipSprinkling / pouring for baptismWorship corruptions (from

ceremonies to entertainment, etc.)

Those who bind traditions, Matt. 15:1-9

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False teachers, 2 Cor. 11:13-15Paul feared for safety of

brethren, 11:3-4They inject doubt and impurity

into the gospel, cf. Jude 4Lord will hold them accountable

and they will be punished, 2 Pet. 2:1-3, 9

Those who bind traditions, Matt. 15:1-9

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Hypocrites, Matt. 23:14, 25-33Pretend holiness, yet heart and

life is full of selfish indulgenceRemedy:

Not open immoralityGenuine repentance! Matt. 23:26; 2 Cor. 7:9-11

Those who bind traditions, Matt. 15:1-9

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Jesus is Dangerous to all Who Refuse Faith2 Thessalonians 1:7-9

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Herod, Matt. 2:1-5, 12-16Pilate, Jno. 18:33-38; 19:1-5, 7-12 (8)His wife, Matt. 27:18-19

The Jewish leaders, Jno. 11:47-53Too dangerous to confess Him,

Jno. 12:42-43Still too dangerous for the selfish,

self-seeking, self-indulgent unbeliever

Unbelievers, 2 Ths. 1:8

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Jesus is Dangerous to all Who are Proud of HeartJames 4:6

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Christ stands resolute and victorious against such in their unbelief, immorality and persecution of the righteous, Rev. 17:1-2, 6, 14Cf. Rome’s unrestrained immorality

and prideful defiance of God (Matt. 10:28)

Day of God’s vengeance is coming and there will be no escape, Rev. 18:2

Refuse God, Romans 1:28, 30

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Come out and be separate, Rev. 18:4-8 (2 Cor. 6:17-18)Holy conduct and godliness, 2 Pet. 3:11, 14

Live in hope of Christ’s return, Phil. 3:20

God Warns His People

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Jesus is Gentle and Lowly in Heart (Matt.

11:29)

• He is also the Lion of Judah who rules and conquers all enemies of God and His people, Rev. 5:5 • Judgment Day: Perfect peace from the Prince of Peace, or wrath for sins?