Monday, March 04, 2013

The Story of My Life as told by Jesus Christ

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Monday, March 04, 2013   I Was Nearing Jerusalem  

Page 208-209         Luke 19:11-28

This is a troubling parable because it graphically portrays judgment, and none of us wants to be judged. Jesus was not speaking about the future judgment of God at the end of this present age, at his coming again. He was speaking to the people about their here and now, what was about to happen in Jerusalem when the Messiah of God comes to claim his throne.

The Jews had three expectations of their Messiah: he would end the oppression of the Romans; he would re-establish God’s presence in the Temple; he would rule the world as the true King. Those listening to Jesus on the dusty road from Jericho to Jerusalem would have understood the parable to affirm that God’s Kingdom was in fact coming then, and it was coming with judgment and mercy against Israel. Given the increasing hostility directed at Jesus by the establishment, I think those listening to Jesus also began to understand that Jesus would be rejected in Jerusalem. What they clearly did not understand is that Jesus was not just telling them about God and the coming Kingdom of God; Jesus was the incarnation of God. It is Israel’s God who will soon make a triumphant entry into Jerusalem.

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.)

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The Story of My Life as told by Jesus Christ

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

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Mary Anointed My Head and Feet         

Page 217      Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9; John 11:55-12:11