Parable of A Kingdom Divided:
Mark 3:20-35
Luke 11:14-26
Matthew 12:22-50
Mark 3:20-35
Luke 11:14-26
Matthew 12:22-50
Jesus describes two kingdoms at work, and at war as we see in the Bible, but both have something in common. Both kingdoms are whole and not divided against itself to wage war or make peace. This parable should not be mistaken for Jesus defending Satan, on the contrary, He is schooling the “learned” on how these kingdoms work. This is most certainly not the case in the world where every country or kingdom is divided against itself in some way. More specifically and more importantly, Jesus Christ is showing the Pharisees, with logic, how God’s Kingdom works - and how they ought to know that being scholars.
In the world there is an unseen war going on between these two kingdoms; One of Light and Good and the other of darkness and evil: Ephesians 6:12. The first war is the oldest where God defends His name against Satan and is still ongoing today. The second war is almost as old as the first where God made a plan from the beginning to redeem His people and call the world back to Himself. We can Biblically see this war through people of the Bible: Matthew 16:22-23, Luke 22:1-6, John 13:26-30.
We may not like to admit it, but we are very influential beings and sometimes aren’t aware of it as described in the above passages. Of course, this was before the Holy Spirit was gifted to us, those who believe in Jesus Christ and follow after Him. Now that His disciples/followers have the Strongest Man: Luke 11:21-23 in the temple/house: 1 Corinthians 3:16, absolutely none of His children/saints are able to become possessed or entered into by an evil spirit. Christ is Victorious!
Throughout the Bible we also see a great difference between God and Satan (John 10:10) - even in name: God/YHWH means Salvation, Life Giver and Living Water: John 7:37-39 & John 19:34 (among other names), and Satan means destroyer, murderer and thief; also known as the Red Dragon.
There are only two kingdoms to choose from, even idly a choice is made. The better choice is a conscious one and hopefully the One that matters is chosen, and is already Victorious as prophesied in Revelation. How to enter into God’s Kingdom is to accept and believe in the free gift given to the world - Jesus Christ. The cost is to be considered also: Luke 14:25-33. This means that God needs to be at the forefront of one’s mind at all times and needs to renew one’s mind through His Word. He is a worthy King in His Kingdom and so His followers need to obey His command: John 15:1-17.
Jesus Christ is a Perfect Teacher, Leader and King. The Kingdom of God is Riotousness and Love; that is how we should treat one another in His Kingdom. If there is dissension from some then they are not of the Body of Christ and follow after a counterfeit king: Matthew 7:15-27, John 8:39-47.
*** Please read the two characteristics of the same person: Abram and Abraham to fully understand what Jesus is talking about: Genesis 12 - Genesis 18.
