In 2 Kings 25:1-30 we see terrible times for the city of Jerusalem. There was the destruction of the temple, the looting of the temple, the death of many Jews and then many more were taken into captivity. Yet God was in all of this; even though He said in Exodus 34 that He is gracious and compassionate,slow to anger and abounding in love.....God also said that he would not let the guilty go unpunished! This is because God is zealous (He yearns!) for His people and He will do what it takes to restore His people to right relationship with Him.
Questions to Ponder:
1. As you read of the devastation that took place in Jerusalem, what
emotion does this illicit in you?
2. Take time to read 2 Chronicles 36:16-19. Who ultimately was
behind the fall of Jerusalem? Why did it fall?
3. Like Israel we are like sheep who go astray when we sin against
God. However, rather than receiving the full punishment we
deserve for our rebellion (separation from God). Jesus took the
punishment we deserved so that we could enter the heavenly
Jerusalem that never will be destroyed!! What emotion does
this truth illicit in you this morning?
Pray: Pray through Isaiah 53:4-6 and give thanks to God for Jesus,
who bore in His body (on the cross), our punishment, so that
in one amazing act of love, the guilty are are forgiven
and restored to God. Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound!
The Bux-Mont & Telford Campuses of the Penn Valley Church Multi-site Network are participating in the e100 Challenge, a 100-day Bible reading program. True revival comes from prayer and knowing the Word of God. We can only live the life God intended if we know what He says about it. Join us as we read through this plan and grow deeper in our knowledge of God's Word.
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