The Mystery of Jerusalem: Luke 13:34-35
“34) O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, just as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you would not have it! 35) Behold, your house is left to you desolate; and I say to you, you will not see Me until the time comes when you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’ ”” Luke 13:34-35
Now Jesus acknowledges His love for the city of Jerusalem. He wanted to gather her children as a hen gathers its chicks, but she has been a city of total rebellion.
It was here that King David built his throne and Solomon built the temple. Yet it is where countless prophets were stoned. At times the corruption was so deep that the temple was filled with idols and debauchery.
The Babylonians invaded the city, destroyed the temple and deported most of the people. This is when Daniel was taken captive to Babylon.
70 years later, a remnant returned under Nehemiah and Ezra and rebuilt the city and the temple. It once again became a thriving city and religious center, but again gave way to sin and hypocrisy.
Now Jesus was heading to Jerusalem one last time to be rejected, scourged and crucified. The city was under Roman rule, but enjoyed religious sovereignty.
The peace was about to end once more. In 70 AD the Romans marched into the city and completely destroyed it. The temple was again destroyed. As Jesus prophesied in verse 35, it was going to be left desolate again.
During the past 2,000 years, many wars have been waged over Jerusalem. From the Muslims to the crusaders, everyone wanted Jerusalem. Much blood has been shed to control this city. Its attraction is a mystery.
In 1948, the Jewish people were again given their homeland. Jerusalem remains a city of conflict and the temple remains desolate. To this day the eyes of the world are on Jerusalem. It will be the returning place of the promised Messiah.
No wonder Jesus lamented over this City. These two verses are packed with meaning and prophetic significance.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
“34) O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, just as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you would not have it! 35) Behold, your house is left to you desolate; and I say to you, you will not see Me until the time comes when you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’ ”” Luke 13:34-35
Now Jesus acknowledges His love for the city of Jerusalem. He wanted to gather her children as a hen gathers its chicks, but she has been a city of total rebellion.
It was here that King David built his throne and Solomon built the temple. Yet it is where countless prophets were stoned. At times the corruption was so deep that the temple was filled with idols and debauchery.
The Babylonians invaded the city, destroyed the temple and deported most of the people. This is when Daniel was taken captive to Babylon.
70 years later, a remnant returned under Nehemiah and Ezra and rebuilt the city and the temple. It once again became a thriving city and religious center, but again gave way to sin and hypocrisy.
Now Jesus was heading to Jerusalem one last time to be rejected, scourged and crucified. The city was under Roman rule, but enjoyed religious sovereignty.
The peace was about to end once more. In 70 AD the Romans marched into the city and completely destroyed it. The temple was again destroyed. As Jesus prophesied in verse 35, it was going to be left desolate again.
During the past 2,000 years, many wars have been waged over Jerusalem. From the Muslims to the crusaders, everyone wanted Jerusalem. Much blood has been shed to control this city. Its attraction is a mystery.
In 1948, the Jewish people were again given their homeland. Jerusalem remains a city of conflict and the temple remains desolate. To this day the eyes of the world are on Jerusalem. It will be the returning place of the promised Messiah.
No wonder Jesus lamented over this City. These two verses are packed with meaning and prophetic significance.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
