A Jew

Matthew 15:24 He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”

Born in Bethlehem to the tribe of Judah, Jesus was born into the Jewish faith for only one reason. The One True God made Himself known to the world through Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. It is how God the Father made Himself known to Moses as He gave Moses the Ten Commandments. It was the Prophets of Israel that delivered the prophecies of the coming Messiah.

Jesus was sent there to draw attention to who sent Him, not on who should be saved.

Romans 3:28 For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law.

Justification apart from the law means anyone can be justified by faith. Faith is not exclusive, it is inclusive.

It was Jesus that changed the demands for having a relationship with the Father.

If they could have obeyed the first commandment fully, none of the others would have been necessary. But then only the Jews would have been saved and that wasn’t God’s plan.

Colossians 3:1-3 English Standard Version

Put On the New Self

1 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. 3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 

There is that word again, “if”.

The Bride

Proverbs 31:10 An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels.

Yesterday we ended with scriptures about the bride of the lamb. Here she is.

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

We are blessed to be His.

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