What did Jesus mean when He said the first will be last and the last will be first? | GotQuestions

Are the last on earth, first in heaven? In what way will that last be first and the first last, as Jesus said in Matthew 19:30? In this video, Pastor Nelson with Bible Munch answers the question, “What did Jesus mean when He said the first will be last and the last will be first?”

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[chasehedges]

Jesus is the most awesome person ever!

He went through so much for all of mankind.

[kevinburrell]

I believe Jesus is my reward in heaven. Best reward you could ever have in life and the next

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I am proud of Jesus for everything He has given me all my life.

[warrenrodgers]

We all must do our part and spread the good news be bold be brave be humble

[almostcensoredconservative]

To live a life of Christ you must put others before yourself.

[theresamurphy]

God is good and thank you Jesus for all u done for me

[darrellbaker]

Pastor Nelson: I lead adult Bible Study every Sunday in our Alabama church. Those I teach really appreciate the use of audio-visuals. Your videos, are among those I rely on almost every Sunday. I like the way you present the material and the humility with which you do so. Just wanted to share with you the impact of your ministry and thank you for serving our Lord so faithfully.

[allsoulsforjesuschrist]

It is all about Grace, not about works. It's all about Christ, nothing to do with self, no flesh should ever glory in God's Presence save boasting in the Lord, for no human being participated in God's Salvation. It's all about Grace.

[jacobandco]

Papa Jesus you are awesome...My Lord My God

[romeovelasco]

Jesus is fair, gracious and generous to all. Though He is not paticular to who will be the first and the last, it is clear that Jesus is the One who decides who deserves...

[mikebaerdc]

Very good, you mentioned some things I did not think of. I also think Jesus ment that the Jews who he came to save as a whole would be saved last when he returns at the end of the tribulation but the Gentiles who were to be saved last as a whole would be saved first like it is even today.

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I’ve been following your ministry for years and it’s always my go to for biblical answers and knowledge. I share your link when I preach the gospel to others because you guys make it easy to understand. Thank you so much!!! May God continue to bless your ministry.

[antonioarreguin]

Beautiful message of grace and mercy. Thank you for making this honestly without ant religious bias or dogma.

[jimilormand]

fast talking, God walking loud shirt wearing thanks for reminding me to put others before me, l still have life lessons to learn, share and follow 'the fruits of the spirit'

[danielharris-rbmj]

Much shall be returned over 100 fold in these last and evil to his true chosen people who were inslaved and despised and rejected.

[savedbymylovegodthelordjes]

praise the only true living LORD and GOD bless you all glory be to the HOLY TRINITY forever and ever amen 💖✝️✝️✝️

[alihoussney]

Wow, thanks. This REALLY helps to answer one of my question that I have struggled with for years. Imagine some gets saved at a young age and lives another 60 years serving Christ before he goes home to be with the Lord. Another person gets saved on his deathbed and dies a minute later. Both will be in heaven and will have the reward of eternal life, but other rewards from the Lord for them might differ due to how the person served Christ for 60 years and the other person never served Christ on Earth, since he died a minute after he repented similar to the thief on the cross.

[fightthegoodfightoffaithmi]

Matthew 5:13
Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.

Ephesians 5:26
That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,

[michaelschaffran]

There is an order to our Salvation. Paul reveals this According To Jesus Christ. Literally. 1 Corinthians 15:23.

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It’s a radical, total reversal of all human order and rank. It annihilates performance. Jesus said “the least will be the greatest!” The least!

And then what we have a tendency to do is to compete at being least! If we can accomplish that, it just makes us first again, which is last!

Whatever we get, we get as pure gift. We can’t earn it or deserve it. The source of all love, simply loves.