23: At first glance, it might simply be thought that Jesus was here saying that the disciples would not get done reaching every city in Israel before Jesus came to get them. This is not the case. They returned to him after a time. Thus, he was making a general statement in connection with his comments on the subject of persecution. The disciples would face persecution during this trip, but also in the future, such as in Acts. In the case of persecution they might be forced to leave one city and move to another.
So, this was almost the same as saying, “Don’t worry, you won’t run out of cities.” This has proven to be the case. The second coming of Christ is still in the future. Yet, there are cities in Israel, as well as cities of other countries with Jews in them, that have not yet been reached.
Daily Bible Reading: Acts 16:1-17:34
Daily Memory Verse: 1 John 2:4 “He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.“
Daily Tidbit: There is, at the Areopagus, a plague hung with the words of Paul’s sermon engraved upon it. It is interesting to see that, of all the ‘new’ things said there, it is this, the message of the gospel, that has stood the test of time.
Praise Journal: Heavenly Father, thank You for all that You have shown us of Your Truth. It is so good to be able to open Your Word and see what You have to say to us. We can hear Your Words in Your Book. This is a blessing that cannot be overestimated. To know You, that is within reach because of Your Word. We may know You because You show us how. Thank You for being glorious, yet not haughty. You do not disdain us. You allow us to have Your Truth. It is only our rejection of it that brings Your wrath upon us. May we be found to think Your Word the most precious thing we can have. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Journal Highlights: Pray for missionaries all over the world.
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