Thursday, February 07, 2013

The Story of My Life as told by Jesus Christ

(Seed Sowers Christian Book Publishing House. http://www.seedsowers.com/)

Thursday, February 07, 2013       I Told of the Coming Kingdom     

Page 193-194         Luke 17:20-37

The Pharisees were trying to pin Jesus down to a specific timetable for the coming of God’s Kingdom. Unfortunately, some people misinterpret this passage as apocalypse, dealing with the end of time. However when taken in the context of the entire Gospel of Luke, it becomes clear Jesus is referring to the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple by Rome, which occurred approximately thirty years after Jesus spoke the words.

Jesus says if you are looking for signposts, you will miss the Kingdom. Jesus is trying to get the people to look around and grasp what was happening in their own time. Jesus’ response is not about what is going to happen in the far distant future; he was talking about what was happening in their lifetime. The rebellious attitudes of the people, against God and the Romans, could only end one way: badly. Jesus was trying to help the people understand that God was giving them an invitation. Come, take hold of the Kingdom and become a co-laborer with Christ in the building for God’s Kingdom on earth.

Jesus extends that same invitation to you and me today.

Sē’lah

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What word or phrase in today’s reading attracts your attention?

Reflect on that word or phrase.

What insights come to you?

How does this passage touch your life today?

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(Selah is a word that appears in the Book of Psalms that I often use as the Complimentary Closing in my correspondence. Its meaning, as I use the word, is to pause and think about these things.)

These meditations are written by Alex M. Knight as he seeks the life in Christ as his way of life.  In addition to this BLOG they are distributed on the Constant Contact email server. You may subscribe to this email service by sending an email to: amkrom812@gmail.com. The BLOG is also available on Amazon Kindle, by subscription.

The Story of My Life as told by Jesus Christ

(Seed Sowers Christian Book Publishing House. http://www.seedsowers.com/)

Friday, February 08, 2013  I Again Spoke in Parables 

Page 194-195         Luke 18: 1-14