June 21, 2026

Part 2

Luke 3:7-9

7  Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
8  Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
9  And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. 

"Jesus has in mind that change of direction that comes from a change of orientation after hearing God’s messenger. Before one repents, one is not concerned about being related rightly to God. With repentance comes a change of mind that effects a change of direction, since one’s orientation of life is directed in faith to God."