As we continue to observe Holy Week, or Passion Week, together we come to toady and see that Jesus used this day as one for teaching in the Temple. Yesterday He cleared out the Temple and cleansed it from the corruption that had settled in through the money changers and sacrifice sellers.
Today, He enters the Temple and begins to teach in the Temple courts. You can find these teachings in Matthew 21:23-23:39; Mark 11:27-12:44 and Luke 20:1-21:4. In these teachings Jesus presents three extended parables showing God's judgment on the religious leaders for their failure in not encouraging the people to accept Jesus' invitation to the kingdom of heaven. The religious leaders retaliate by trying to trap Jesus in an argument. Jesus then reveals His true identity as the Son of God.
The day closes with Jesus teaching His disciples on the return trip to Bethany in what has become known as the 'Olivet Discourse.' It is found in Matthew 24:1-25:46, Mark 13:1-37 and Luke 21:5-36.
Can I encourage you to spend some time in study today? I know, you didn't or don't like studying while in school, so why would you do it in your free time...Well, this is just isn't studying for study sake, this is time with the Father, intimate time with Dad. Would you just take a few moments and pick a passage and read it and pray over it and ask the Father to speak to your heart today. I know that it will be worth your time and effort.
Passages to read...just pick one or two to read
Matthew 21:23-23:39 or Matthew 24:1-25:46
Mark 11:27-12:44 or Mark 13:1-37
Luke 20:1-21:4 or Luke 21:5-36
Till Tomorrow...Bro. Alan
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