Aim: To stubbornly stick with Jesus Christ, no matter what.
Doctrine: There is no substitute for simple obedience to God. Fear of man is no reason to deviate from Christ, and human wisdom is not clever enough to justify rebellion.
Exegesis: The journey of futility may start with good intentions (vv. 11-15); may do nice deeds along the way (v. 16); is doomed, since it is not according to God's word (vv. 17-18).
Further application: Encouragement for committed churchmen: the ''narrow way'' is not easy, but it is comfort-filled; and the end of the road will demonstrate God's favorites (and His cast-offs).
Key verse: v. 17 ''And they departed and dwelt in the habitation of Chimham, which is near Bethlehem, as they went on their way to Egypt...''
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Rev. Mark Henninger is a retired, ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). He graduated from the University of Northern Iowa (B.A.) and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (M.Div). He is married to his wife, Lesley, and together they have one daughter and...
