Monday, October 28, 2024

Reading for November 4th

 Read Luke 13.22-30. In 13.22-17.10: Jesus journeys toward Jerusalem. In 13.22-30: He prophesies the end. In verse 22: This verse reminds the reader of the journey Jesus began in 9.51-52 (see also 17.11). In verse 2 Strive here means "be disciplined" in accord with the values of the kingdom. In verse 26: We ate and drank with you implies intimate companionship. In verse 28: Luke includes all the prophets along with Israel's patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Mt 8.11) who gather for God's promised banquet (Ex 24.9-11; Isa 25.6-8). In verse 29: Scattered Israel will be gathered from east and west ... (Isa 11.11-16; 60.1-22). Comments or Questions..

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