TUESDAY- 26^th  WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME –C

Gospel: Luke 9:51-56: Jesus resolutely took the road for Jerusalem.

I Reading: Zechariah 8:20-23: Many peoples will come to seek the Lord in Jerusalem.

The Son of Man’s Mission: Jesus’ Mission Misunderstood, 9:51-56

Jesus set out for Jerusalem and death as his ministry and mission of God. This is one of the turning points in his life.

1. His mission: to secure salvation (v.51)

a. By the ascension

b. By death: he set his face toward Jerusalem

2. His mission misunderstood (v.52-54)

a. He sent forerunner to prepare the way

b. He was rejected by the Samaritans

c. The disciples reacted against the Samaritans

3. His mission explained (v.55-56)

a. He did not come to use his power to destroy people’s lives

b. He came to use his power to save people

Thought: Jesus Christ proclaimed clearly the day of salvation is today and he pronounced about the day of judgement of every individual after his/her death is to come.

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