Jul 23, 2022
JEREMIAH 5-6:
God, speaking through the prophets, frequently
says how he feels about idolatry. He considers it just like the
faithlessness of a wayward wife. It is moving that Jeremiah could
so clearly see what would happen— the anguish of the people when
his prophecies are fulfilled and they will be attacked by armies
from the north.
PSALM 140:
This is a prayer for anyone who fears the
imminent attack of wicked enemies.
JOHN
18:28—19:27:
The chapter break here interrupts the story of
Jesus’ trial before Pilate. Jesus has already told Pilate that he
is a king, but his kingdom is not of this world. Then when Jesus
said, “I was born and came into the world for this one purpose, to
speak about the truth. Whoever belongs to the truth listens to
me.”— Pilate asked his famous rhetorical question,
38“And what is the
truth?”
Then Pilate went
back outside to the people and said to them, “I cannot find any
reason to condemn him.
39 But according to the custom you have, I
always set free a prisoner for you during the Passover. Do you want
me to set free for you the king of the
Jews?”
40 They answered
him with a shout, “No, not him! We want Barabbas!” (Barabbas was a
bandit.)