Monday: 19th Week in Ordinary Time-A
I Reading: Ezekiel 1:2-5.24-28: It was something that looked like the glory of the Lord.
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.
The Messiah Foretells His Death, and Resurrection (2nd
Time):
Deliver up by God, Mt 17:22-23
The
death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are the pivotal points of human history,
the hub of God’s plan for eternity. All that the Scripture says about the death
and resurrection of Jesus Christ speaks to every generation of people. (see
notes Mt 16:21-23;20:17-19; Mk 8:31-33;9:30-32;10:32-34).
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.23)
The Messiah Reveals Himself Through Good Citizenship, 17:24-27
Jesus
being the good teacher and the Messiah teaches his disciples through intensive
training about the importance of good citizenship. He 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 was 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: Jesus
Christ taught his disciples and the people by the example of paying tax to the
temple (sin offering/atonement) and the government (tax), how to become a good
citizen of the earth and the kingdom of God.
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