Posted by
Jeff on Friday, November 03, 2006 7:48:06 AM
Jesus made this statement in Matthew 19:30.
What is he saying?
Why did he say it?
You will find the answer in the parables that follow (Matt. 20:1 - 21:46)
The first (Jews - God's chosen people) will be last because they rejected Jesus. The last (gentiles) will be first because the received Jesus.
What is it that they are receiving? Salvation by faith not works so that no man can boast. We are in the need of a savior, if we could work or earn our way to heaven Jesus would have never had to die on the cross for our sins.
So humble yourself and repent of your sins and believe on the name of Jesus and you shall be saved.
Amen
Jeff