Matthew 12:41
Jesus knows how the judgment at the end will play out, for he is the judge. The story of Jonah was so fitting to show these false leaders of the Jews how hypocritical they were. Jonah really did not want the Gentile people of Nineveh to repent, and yet they did. Here, Jesus was doing all that could be done to get Jewish people to repent, and yet they would not. What an amazing contrast! He went to his own, and they did not receive him. Jesus call to repentance, being far greater than Jonah, should bring anyone to their knees.
Bible Reading: Numbers 3:1-4:49
Scripture Memory: 1 John 2:24 “Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father.”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, we know that You are the Great Potter, and that we are the humble clay. It is so wonderful to know that You love us so much that You work on our lives. You call us to Yourself by Your Son. He brings us to You and tells us Your Truth. He gives us Your Spirit in our hearts and lives. How can we ever understand the fullness of this mercy and grace? Your goodness is overwhelming! Knowing that Jesus himself atones for us, that he is our offering before You, is such a blessing. We are so glad to know the Son, so that we may know You, Father. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Requests: Pray for two families that just lost loved ones. Pray for a lady with a serious infection.
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