The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Matthew 26:59-65, “Now the chief priests and the whole Council kept trying to obtain false testimony against Jesus, in order that they might put Him to death;

60 and they did not find any, even though many false witnesses came forward. But later on two came forward,

61 and said, “This man stated, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and to rebuild it in three days.'”

62 And the high priest stood up and said to Him, “Do You make no answer? What is it that these men are testifying against You?”

63 But Jesus kept silent. And the high priest said to Him, “I adjure You by the living God, that You tell us whether You are the Christ, the Son of God.”

64 Jesus said to him, “You have said it yourself; nevertheless I tell you, hereafter you shall see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming on the clouds of heaven.”

65 Then the high priest tore his robes, saying, “He has blasphemed! What further need do we have of witnesses? Behold, you have now heard the blasphemy…”

Years ago there was a radio game show called Truth or Consequences. It was a

humorous show, asking contestants questions that were designed to produce

false answers, so consequences could be played out on the contestants. Something

like this was worked against Jesus –only there was nothing humorous in it. The

“religious leaders” simply wanted Him out of the way. His message was Truth, and

truth hindered their position and practices. These “religious” leaders were actually

looking for false witnesses to testify against Jesus. Remember Jezebel? She found

“two worthless men” to testify against Naboth (1Kings 21:10ff). The Law required

two witnesses, which is why she and Jesus’ adversaries required two.

Be careful! Everything you hear is not the truth. Well then, how do we know

when what we hear or read or are taught is or is not the truth? Everything false

always goes against Scripture! It may be “clouded” by law (e.g., abortion); it may

have been “legal” for a long time; but if it runs counter to Scripture, it is false!

All truly born-again Christians are indwelled by the Holy Spirit. He awakens us

against false teachings when we are living in the Word of God and being sensitive

to the Spirit’s alarms. There also may be times when you are alone in the stand

against evil. Don’t worry about that! Don’t worry about what others think! Do what

is right in the sight of the LORD. He and He alone is our ultimate Authority!

Our love for you drives our prayers for you,

Nana & Dado III

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas

“We never know that God is all we need

until He becomes all that we have.”