“And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question.”
Mark 12:34 KJV
When Jesus noticed how thoughtfully and sincerely the man answered, he said to him, “You’re not far from the reality of God’s kingdom.” After that, no one dared to question him again. Jesus tells the man that God’s Kingdom realm is within reach. It is a present reality, not just a far-off concept. The religious scholars (scribes) are mentioned a number of times, many of whom questioned Jesus’s authority, even questioning His interpretation of Scripture. Jesus shows that they had a theology without knowing the reality of Christ, the Messiah and His Kingdom. Every teaching needs to be weighed by the reality of Christ, not the traditions of men. That is why the reality of our relationship with the risen Christ is what gives depth to our teaching and interpretation of Scripture. We always have God’s Presence. For hasn’t He promised us, “I will never leave you, never! And I will not loosen My grip on your life!” So we can say with great confidence: “I know the Lord is for me and I will never be afraid of what people may do to me!” Hallelujah!
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