The king will say to those on his right, ‘Come, blessed of my Father! Take possession of the kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of the world.
Commentaries
25:31 - 25:46
The Judgment of the Nations.
This discourse is not meant to describe the final events but to prepare us for the ultimate test. It also highlights the vital role of Jesus, the Son of Man. Those who are welcomed into the kingdom are those who show merciful love to their neighbors. The six ways of demonstrating love for one’s neighbor are found in the Old Testament (Is 58:7; Job 22:6f), but here they embody the core principle of love.
Commentaries
The Judgment of the Nations.
This discourse is not meant to describe the final events but to prepare us for the ultimate test. It also highlights the vital role of Jesus, the Son of Man. Those who are welcomed into the kingdom are those who show merciful love to their neighbors. The six ways of demonstrating love for one’s neighbor are found in the Old Testament (Is 58:7; Job 22:6f), but here they embody the core principle of love.