Opportunity Wasted
Luke 10:10-12
But into whatever city you enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say,…


I. THE OBJECT TO WHICH THIS ALLEGATION RELATES — "The kingdom of God."

1. The gospel is designated "the kingdom of God," because it is constituted by God. There is claimed on its behalf, strictly and truly, a Divine origin.

2. The gospel is designated "the kingdom of God," because it is the ordained instrument of God to restore His authority over the minds of men.

II. THE FACT WHICH THE ALLEGATION AFFIRMS. "The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you" —

1. In the sacred and inspired writings.

2. In the proclamations and appeals of the ministry.

3. In the conversion of other men.

4. In the partial impressions of your own mind.

III. THE DEPORTMENT WHICH THE ALLEGATION DEPRECATES.

1. Continued carelessness of the truth.

2. Continued rejection of the truth.

(J. Parsons.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say,

WEB: But into whatever city you enter, and they don't receive you, go out into its streets and say,




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