Reading
SAA Notes
One thing the Chronicler does in this chapter is to establish the right of the returning members of the tribe from exile to the cities mentioned – Ono, Lod, Gath. Land rights and squabbles over them were important back then too. Jesus Himself has given us land rights in the new earth – I go to prepare a place for you!
SJA Notes
* Mighty God, we lift up our eyes to the hills – our help comes from You, the LORD, who made heaven and earth.
“And Judah was taken into exile in Babylon because of their breach of faith.”
There is only truth in this reminder to the returning exiles.
For those returning, to remember! What led them into exile, a breach of faith.
There is only truth for us today.
We are to remember!
Israel were God’s people, and yet they went into exile.
We must not take God’s grace, His mercy, for granted.
But more, our foundation is in Christ – We are to remember!
It is God in the Person of the Son who has come to earth, to be a sacrifice – lamb slain – that deals with our sin.
Judah was taken into exile because of their breach of faith.
Jesus went to the cross and to the grave, to death, because of our sin. And He won the day.
Praise God for Jesus!
* God Above,
We are Your people, You are our God.
Thank You for all that You do, Your grace and Your mercy evident throughout our lives.
Please mark us as a faithful people.
Amen.