THURSDAY- 30^th WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME –C

Gospel: Luke 13:31-35: It would not be right for a prophet to die outside Jerusalem.

The Tragic Rejection of Jesus, Lk 13:31-35

Jesus Christ has always been rejected and opposed by people. This passage deals with persons who rejected Jesus Christ.

1. Some Pharisees warned Jesus about a plot to kill Him (v.31).
2. The rejection by political leaders (v.31-33)

a.     His ministry will be completed

b.    His walk today, tomorrow and the day after “must continue”

c.      His death must be diligently pursued in Jerusalem

3. The rejection by the religionists and the people (v.34)

a.     They killed God’s prophets and messengers

b.    They rejected the Messiah’s salvation

4. The warning to all those who reject Jesus (v.35)

a.     They will be forsaken by God

b.    There will be a day when Jesus will return and rule supremely

Thought: How many of us know the divine necessity of God to witness? How many of us walk today and tomorrow under the direction (divine necessity) of God?

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