WEDNESDAY- FIRST WEEK OF LENT- YEAR-B

I Reading: Jonah 3:1-10: The people of Nineveh renounced their evil behaviour.

Gospel: Luke 11:29-32: The only sign given to this generation is the sign of Jonah.

The Great Proof that Jesus is the Messiah: The Resurrection, 11:29-36

The great proof that Jesus Christ is the Messiah, the Son of the living God, is the resurrection. Men may seek for other proofs and other signs, but God has given this one supreme sign. No other sign will ever given to people. The resurrection leaves people without excuse.

1.     The crowds thronged Jesus (v.29)

a.     Jesus charged: this is an evil generation

b.     The reason: they sought a sign like Jesus’ temptation by Satan- Jesus’ reply was get behind me Satan and you will worship your Lord and God.

2.     The one and only sign: the sign of Jonah, that is, the resurrection (29-30)

3.     The signs (resurrection) effect:it will condemn this evil generation(31-32)

a.     Because they did not seek Christ (as the queen of Sheeba sought wisdom of God through Solomon).

b.     Because they did not repent with Christ’s preaching (as Nineveh).

4.     The sign’s (resurrection) visibility: it is as clearly seen as a shining lamp (33-36)

a.     A fact: a shining lamp is not hid but it is placed where it gives light.

b.     A choice: to see the sign (resurrection) with a healthy eye or a diseased eye.

c.      A warning: beware of a diseased eye, of a body full of darkness.

d.     A promise: a healthy eye will give great light.

Thought: Jesus Christ is the Light of the world; He is the Light to which people must open the door of their hearts. He is the Light which people must take into their sinful lives and world of darkness.