MONDAY- 19^TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME –B

Gospel: Matthew 17:22-27: They will put the Son of Man to death, and he will be raised to life again. The sons are exempt from tribute.

I Reading Ezekiel 1:2-5. 24-28: It was something that looked like the glory of the Lord.

The Messiah Foretells His Death and Resurrection Delivered up by God,

Mt 17:22-23

The death and resurrection of Jesus are the pivotal points of human history, the hub of God’s plan for eternity. History itself revolves around the death and resurrection of God’s dear Son. God works all things out for good to the praise of His dear Son. The Scriptures speak about Jesus’ death and resurrection to every generation of humankind.

1.     He foretold his betrayal (v.22)

2.     He foretold the guilty party (v.22)

3.     He foretold his death (v.23)

4.     He foretold his resurrection (v.24).

The Messiah Reveals Himself through Good Citizenship, Mt 17:24-27

Jesus teaches his disciples about the importance of good citizenship. Jesus is God’s Son and every believer is responsible to be a good citizen.

1.     Jesus was visited by tax collectors (v.24)

a.     They questioned Peter instead of Jesus

b.    They asked if Jesus is a tax-dodger

2.     Jesus demonstrated good citizenship: He paid taxes (v.25)

3.     Jesus made a unique claim about his own citizenship (v.25-26)

a.     He is the Son of a King, of God

b.    He is of another kingdom of heaven

c.      He is free of the earthly kingdom

4.     Jesus set the standard for citizenship: to keep others from stumbling (v.27)

5.     Jesus demonstrated his citizenship and Messiahship: He paid the tax miraculously (v.27)

Thought: Many things may be lawful for us, but they may cause others to fall. In such cases, abstinence is our Lord’s command. (Rom 14:13-16; 15:1-3)

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