Lesson 4400

 (Lesson 4400)(02-18-24) Luke 13:31-35 

“The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee. And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected. Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem. O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not! Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: and verily I say unto you, Ye shall not see me, until the time come when ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.” 

 

Today’s quote depicts the Pharisees warning Jesus that Herod intends to kill Him. Jesus declared His intention to continue His work of casting out demons and healing as He made His way to Jerusalem. He expressed His determination to proceed with His sacrificial mission despite the threat on His life. He mourned over the city of Jerusalem because it’s people had rejected the prophets who were sent to it by God the Father. Jesus concluded with a prophecy that Jerusalem will not see Him again until they say, "Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord".~