Save Yourselves from this crooked generation.
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Crooked Generation refers to all people—both Jewish and non-Jewish people—who reject Jesus.
Crooked Generation refers to all people—both Jewish and non-Jewish people—who reject Jesus.
15 that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,
41 Then Jesus answered and said, “O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you and bear with you? Bring your son here.”
In the OT, the phrase describes the people of Israel who rebelled against God in the wilderness.
In the OT, the phrase describes the people of Israel who rebelled against God in the wilderness.
Deuteronomy 32:5 (NKJV)
5 “They have corrupted themselves; They are not His children, Because of their blemish: A perverse and crooked generation.
Deuteronomy 32:5 (NKJV)
5 “They have corrupted themselves; They are not His children, Because of their blemish: A perverse and crooked generation.
How can we as individuals ensure that we are shining as lights in a crooked generation?
In what ways can we identify the 'crooked' aspects of today’s society that need to be addressed by believers?
What role does our faith play in helping us remain blameless and harmless amidst a challenging culture?
In what ways can we share our faith effectively with those who may be resistant or indifferent?
The Lord God calls us to Himself, verse 39.
The Lord God calls us to Himself, verse 39.
