There must have been a short break because Ben recalls the people's attention to speak of the future (v1). He has had visions telling him to be joyful and to tell others so they can be joyful also that The Lord Omnipotent will come down from heaven (v2-5). He will work miracles, suffer temptations, and have anguish for the wickedness of the people (v5-7). His name will be Jesus Christ and be born of Mary among his people who will crucify him (v8-9). He will rise on the third day and stand to judge the world in righteous judgment (v10). This he does to atone for the sins of all because they are fallen and most sin ignorantly and for those who knowingly rebel agains God, they must repent (v11-12).
Prophets have been sent to declare these things, the law of Moses given to guide the people, and miracles have been shown to convince of the truth (v13-15). Little children cannot sin, they are blessed (v16). Christ is the only one who has made the way to salvation for everyone who came to earth therefore he is the judge (v17-18). The natural man who is not spiritual but worldly is an enemy to God. To not be an enemy, we must give way to the Holy Spirit and let it guide our lives to help us become child like (v19).
There will be a time when the Savior will be known by everyone, then none shall be found blameless before God, except little children, just like anyone who hears the word of God (v20-22). King Ben has followed The Lord instructions and spoken these words to be a testimony against those who hear them (v23-24). Since they have heard these words, they are held accountable if they do contrary to what they have been taught (v25). If they sin, they will drink from the cup of the wrath of God and be judged; and if found guilty, their torment will be a lake of fire and brimstone (v26-27).
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