BAR-JESUS

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Text : Acts 13:6 ISV 

 *They went through the whole island as far as Paphos, where they found a Jewish occult practitioner and false prophet named Bar-jesus.* 

We are introduced to a man in our text today named, Bar-Jesus. His name in Hebrews means son of Jesus, but other descriptions of this fellow revealed that he  was an occult practitioner,  and a false prophet  and yet he was called the son of Jesus. He is also known as Elymas the sorcerer. Acts 13:8.

Needless to say that the story is still the same today. We live in a world where occultic people are being referred to as men of God,  where false prophets are parading themselves about in different churches,  on television, radio and all social media as the prophet of God and people are indeed regarding them as so.

Infact,  the most pathetic is when people rightly know that a particular fellow is a false prophet or an  occult practitioner and yet flock to him simply because they want miracles. 

Just few days ago, I was talking with a lady who attests that they knew that their pastor is occultic, yet they still attend the church. 

 *The reason many are allowing themselves to be lured and deceived by the 'Bar-jesus' of our time is because they are mere miracle seekers.*

 When Jesus was giving His disciples signs of end time, the very first one He mentioned borders on this issue of deception.

He said “  *See to it that no one deceives you,* 
 *because many will come in my name and say, ‘I’m the Christ,’ and they will deceive many people.** Matt. 24: 4-5. 

 *Many false prophets will deceive many people by reason of the many miracles they will perform.* 
Matthew  24:24 says  For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.

Miracles are signs that will of certainty follow believers, running after miracles as a believer is setting a trap for yourself.  ```Bar-jesus are everywhere please BEWARE!``` 

Hear Jesus' parting words to you- These are the signs that will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons. they will speak in new languages.
and they will pick up snakes with their hands.Even if they drink any deadly poison it will not hurt them; and the’ll place their hands on the sick, and they’ll recover.”


 *BIBLE READING* : Acts 13:5-12.

 *PRAYER FOCUS* 

1. Lord, I receive the grace and wisdom to recognise the Bar-jesus around me to shun them and their teachings.


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