Truly, I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation

Mark 8:11-13 // What does it mean to seek Jesus? Is there a right way? Pastor Rick Terletzky breaks down the encounter of the Pharisees seeking to test Jesus. Not only are the Pharisees unable to see Jesus as Lord, they can’t see that their desires are the same as the devils.

Mark 8

10And immediately he got into the boat with his disciples and went to the district of Dalmanutha.

11The Pharisees came and began to argue with him, seeking from him a sign from heaven to test him. 12And he sighed deeply in his spirit and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? Truly, I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation.” 13And he left them, got into the boat again, and went to the other side.

Isaiah 29

13And the Lord said:

“Because this people draw near with their mouth

and honor me with their lips,

while their hearts are far from me,

and their fear of me is a commandment taught by men,

14therefore, behold, I will again

do wonderful things with this people,

with wonder upon wonder;

and the wisdom of their wise men shall perish,

and the discernment of their discerning men shall be hidden.”

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18In that day the deaf shall hear

the words of a book,

and out of their gloom and darkness

the eyes of the blind shall see.

19The meek shall obtain fresh joy in the LORD,

and the poor among mankind shall exult in the Holy One of Israel.