2819 Church ENTRY & END TIMES | Defamation for Dominance | Matthew 21:23-27 | Kenneth McFarland
Feb 17, 2025
In this captivating discussion, Kenneth McFarland, an associate pastor known for delivering impactful messages, dives deep into Matthew 21:23-27. He explores the tension between Jesus and the religious leaders, revealing how insecurity and entitlement can lead to spiritual blindness. The conversation touches on the destructive nature of defamation, the call for genuine repentance, and the struggle of personal transformation in discipleship. McFarland emphasizes integrity, humility, and the necessity of aligning with God's will for a more profound faith journey.
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Defamation Destroys Spiritual Life
- Defamation of God and the gospel can destroy spiritual life like the serpent's lie did in Eden.
- Slander against God has caused humanity's fall and ongoing spiritual blindness since the beginning.
Jesus Fulfills Leaders' Duties
- Jesus teaching daily in the temple exposed the failure of the religious leaders to shepherd God’s people.
- They wanted to destroy Jesus because He was doing their responsible work better than they did.
Feeling Threatened by Replacement
- Kenneth shares the common experience of feeling upset when someone takes your job and does it better.
- This often leads to insecurity and resentment toward those who replace us or do better.