Brother Shall Betray Brother

5/05/2009 09:10:00 PM by Geppy

So, I was raised in a good, rural, independent Baptist church. As such, I was allowed to see the Thief in the Night movie series - and greatly enjoyed it. But, for good or for ill, this movie series has for a long time colored my interpretation of end-times events.

For example, in Mark 13:12 it speaks of how brother shall betray brother and I have always understood this only as the devil's work; a way for his followers to put to death His followers. For this is how it is portrayed in the movie series.

But, using my Logos bible study software, this verse actually tracks back to Micah 7:1-20. This is actually a warning to the remnant to be careful of who they trust. The wicked abound and they are about to be given over to confusion - which leads to the wicked acts of betrayal and death. It is a warning to be cautious of who you trust; to be wary and guard yourself in preparation for the coming of the Lord.

Micah 7:7-10 (TNIV)

But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord,
I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.

Do not gloat over me, my enemy!
Though I have fallen, I will rise.
Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.

Because I have sinned against him,
I will bear the Lord’s wrath,
until he pleads my case and establishes my right.

He will bring me out into the light;
I will see his righteousness.

Then my enemy will see it and will be covered with shame,
she who said to me, “Where is the Lord your God?”

My eyes will see her downfall;
even now she will be trampled underfoot
like mire in the streets.

And the chapter ends with a great and wonderful (recognition of a) promise.

Micah 7:18-20 (TNIV)

Who is a God like you,
who pardons sin and forgives the transgression
of the remnant of his inheritance?

You do not stay angry forever
but delight to show mercy.

You will again have compassion on us;
you will tread our sins underfoot
and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea.

You will be faithful to Jacob,
and show love to Abraham,
as you pledged on oath to our ancestors
in days long ago.

Praise God for his mercy and grace. Glory to God for telling us plainly what to expect and what will happen.

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