The Unbelieving Generation

Main Idea: Jesus the King will not conform to the religious or societal demands of man; we must conform to him.

I. Unbelief is the heritage of mankind.

γενεά (ghen-eh-ah')

Matthew 1, Deuteronomy 32, John 3:3-6, 1 Corinthians 2:13-14

II. Unbelief is the choice of mankind.

1 Corinthians 1:18-21

III. Jesus' refusal to cater to unbelief is the hope of mankind.

1 Corinthians 1:18-21, Proverbs 8

Suggested Reading: Deuteronomy 31:30-32:47 (The Song of Moses)

Questions to Consider:

- How does the Gospel challenge both self-indulgence and self-righteousness?

- Jesus and John the Baptist were both criticized--for opposite reasons. What does this reveal about human resistance to God?

- What "religious expectations" or "social rules" have I absorbed that might actually keep me from listening to the wisdom of Christ?