Luk 12:56 | MHM | STEP | v. 56 : Jesus calls the people hypocrites because they claim to be wise, but they do not understand what is happening spiritually. He asks, “How is it that you do not discern this time?” The Old Testament prophecies gave signs that the Messiah would come, and those signs were now being fulfilled by Jesus himself. But many people did not recognize this special opportunity. Jesus warns them that they might miss their chance to enter God’s kingdom if they do not respond now. “Now is the accepted time” (Luke 12:56 ; see also Ecclesiastes 9:12; Luke 19:44 ; 1 Chronicles 12:32 ). He also challenges them to judge for themselves what is right, not just in religious matters but also in everyday life. Christianity makes sense, and if people think carefully, they will see that Jesus’ teachings are good and fair (Luke 12:57 ).

‏ Luke 12:56

v. 56: Jesus calls the people hypocritesbecause they claim to be wise, but they do not understand what is happening spiritually. He asks, “How is it that you do not discern this time?”The Old Testament prophecies gave signs that the Messiah would come, and those signs were now being fulfilled by Jesus himself. But many people did not recognize this special opportunity. Jesus warns them that they might miss their chance to enter God’s kingdom if they do not respond now. “Now is the accepted time”(Luke 12:56 ^a; see also Ecclesiastes 9:12; Luke 19:44 ^b; 1 Chronicles 12:32 ^c). He also challenges them to judge for themselves what is right, not just in religious matters but also in everyday life. Christianity makes sense, and if people think carefully, they will see that Jesus’ teachings are good and fair (Luke 12:57 ^d).