Jesus talked to a growing crowd about the “sign” of Messiah. The “sign” of Jonah and the “sign” of the Son of Man. Proof that Jesus was and is the Messiah. Luke 11:29-30
Jesus used two illustrations from Israel’s history to point to the judgment and condemnation against “this generation’s” unbelief in Jesus as Messiah. Luke 11:31-32
Jonah was proof of God’s salvation to a pagan nation. The people of Nineveh repented when Jonah preached that they needed to repent! Jonah 3:1-10
The Queen of the South, the Queen of Sheba, traveled to Jerusalem to see Solomon’s wisdom and wealth for herself. She honored and acknowledged God for giving Solomon his wisdom and wealth. 1 Kings 10:1-10
My Jesus is “greater than” a prophet who preached repentance to a pagan nation, and they repented.
My Jesus is “greater than” a king who was the wisest king, the wealthiest king whoever lived and ruled.
Jesus is “greater than” any person, any circumstance, or any enemy.
~ Take it to heart ~
Make a list of how Jesus is “greater than” — in your life.