COMMENT and CONTEXT
When we think of indictments, we think about the law, grand juries, and criminals. Rarely does a day go by when some local, state, or federal authority is not indicting someone or being indicted themselves.
It is rare for most folks to think of having their own indictment out there somewhere. Yet that is precisely what the Apostle Paul says in Romans 3:23. Consider this moment: Why did God give man the Law? One reason was certainly to reveal man’s sinfulness. Another reason is to show that man wholly depends on God for a moral compass (John 3:19).
It is important to note that just like our judicial system is supposed to work here in the USA (innocent until proven guilty), God’s indictment does the same. We all will have the opportunity to stand before God and plead our case. Paul in 2 Corinthians 5:10 states that no one will escape this judgment. The only question will be whether you are among those persuaded beforehand.
INDICTMENTS – Instances of: Naboth on charge of blasphemy, 1 Kin. 21:13, with vs. 1–16. Jeremiah of treasonable prophecy, but of which he was acquitted, Jer. 26:1–24; a second indictment, Jer. 37:13–15. Three Hebrew captives on the charge of contempt, Dan. 3:12, with vs. 1–28. Daniel of contempt, Dan. 6:13 with vs. 1–24. Jesus, under two charges, first, of blasphemy, Matt. 26:61; Mark 14:58; Matt. 26:63–65; Mark 14:61–64; Luke 22:67–71; John 19:7; the second, of treason, Matt. 27:11, 37; Mark 15:2, 26; Luke 23:2, 3, 38; John 18:30, 33; 19:12, 19–22. Stephen for blasphemy, Acts 6:11, 13. Paul, Acts 17:7; 18:13; 24:5; 25:18, 19, 26, 27. Paul and Silas, Acts 16:20, 21. Indictment quashed, Acts 18:14–16.
James Swanson and Orville Nave, New Nave’s Topical Bible (Oak Harbor: Logos Research Systems, 1994).
DEVOTION
Discover more from Faithful Steward Ministries and FSM Women's Outreach
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
Faithful Steward Ministries and FSM Women's Outreach 