Today was more of bible study where Pastor showed us the difference between the old and new testament in context. To prove 2 points:-
1. There is no such thing as generational curses for the believer today.
2. There is no such thing as sowing to sin.
I shall write the points in bold with the biblical text supporting the points
The generational curse (v29) is not applicable under the new covenant
Jeremiah 31:29-31
In those days they shall say no more:
‘ The fathers have eaten sour grapes,
And the children’s teeth are set on edge.’
But every one shall die for his own iniquity; every man who eats the sour grapes, his teeth shall be set on edge.
"Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah—"
Sins used to be visited to the 3rd and 4th generation under the old covenant, however, the cross of Jesus changed all that
Hebrews 10:17-18
then He adds, “Their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.” Now where there is remission of these, there is no longer an offering for sin.
The redemption work included generational curses
John 19:28-30
Now a vessel full of sour wine was sitting there; and they filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on hyssop, and put it to His mouth. So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.
Why was Jesus given sour wine to drink? There are no insignificant details in the bible. This was in reference to Jeremiah 31 above "the fathers have eaten sour grapes"
i. You will reap more than you sow. ii. The old covenant includes sowing to the negative
Hosea 8:7
They sow the wind,
And reap the whirlwind.
The stalk has no bud;
It shall never produce meal.
If it should produce,
Aliens would swallow it up.
Sowing in the new covenant was made in the context of giving (common points underlined)
Galatians 6:6-10
Let him who is taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches.
Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.
For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.
And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.
2 Corinthians 9:6-7
But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.
1 Timothy 6:17-19
Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
Pastor made an interesting point here. It's not "that they may have eternal life" but "they may lay hold on eternal life" You must already have eternal life in order to "lay hold" of it. It's not only having it, it's seeing the manifestation of it! It's renewing of youth, God's strength; it's revealing the zoe life within us
The seed is also the Word
Mark 4:13-14
And He said to them, “Do you not understand this parable? How then will you understand all the parables? The sower sows the word.
Pastor ended the sermon with the finished work
Isaiah 53:4-6
Surely He has borne our griefs
And carried our sorrows;
Yet we esteemed Him stricken,
Smitten by God, and afflicted.
But He was wounded for our transgressions,
He was bruised for our iniquities;
The chastisement for our peace was upon Him,
And by His stripes we are healed.
All we like sheep have gone astray;
We have turned, every one, to his own way;
And the LORD has laid on Him the iniquity of us all
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