Today´s reading:
OT: Judges 15-16
NT: John 2
Ps: Psalm 103
Pr: Proverbs 14:17-19
Gospel Thread - OT:
No direct gospel reference in today's Old Testament reading.
Gospel Thread - NT:
His disciples remembered that it is written: "Zeal for your house will consume me."
John 2:17 (NIV)
According to the NIV footnotes, Jesus' clearing of the temple fulfills Psalm 69:9.
Jesus answered them, "Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days."
John 2:19 (NIV)
Jesus is predicting his resurrection on the third day following His death.
Gospel Thread - Psalms/Proverbs:
2 Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits-
3 who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases,
4 who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassionPsalm 103:2-4 (NIV)
These three verses beautifully encapsulate the message of the Gospel.
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