Day 200 – July 19, 2021
Scriptures: 1 Chronicles 5, Luke 7 In our Chronicles reading, we are reminded of the plight of the Israelites. They continually had difficulty with the surrounding nations. They fell into temptation and they turned their hearts from the Lord. God, repeatedly instructed them to be cautious and wise against the surrounding nations. Jesus though, spends time with sinners, even helps a Roman Centurion. There is no question why the Pharisees are perplexed by Christ. He is caring for the enemy! Jesus is blessed by a woman who has many sins. She wipes his feet with her tears. The Pharisees look onward and say, “If you knew who was doing this, you wouldn’t be anywhere near her!” But he is, and he teaches the powerful point of “Those who are forgiven little love little, and those who were forgiven a great debt are filled with exceeding joy and love!” There is an important Kingdom of God plot point happening in the heart of our reading. John is wondering if Jesus really is the one th4ey’ve been waiting for. It’s nearing the end of his life, and perhaps he just wants a bit of an affirmation of the ministry and life of Jesus. Jesus says, tell him, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: the Blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor. Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.” The Good News is making its way, the Messiah has come, the Kingdom is here! It is a message of comfort to John the Baptist, he essentially says, “John, you were right!” Jordan
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AuthorJordan Ickes, Minister of Etna Green Church of Christ. Archives
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