BIBLE READING PLANNER

STEP 4: WEEK 9

By his birth, Jesus was the son of Mary and shared our human nature and as such is titled in scripture 'The Son of man'. Jesus is also the Son of God and the very centre and pivot of God's plan with creation and our salvation.

The gospels underline these two facts. If you read the following verses from Matthew you can see that they demonstrate this wonderful truth. (Matthew 1:1, 18, 23; 3:16-17; 16:16; 22:41-45; 26:63; 27:40,43,54).

Jesus is God's Son yet was born of a woman that he might be the Redeemer of mankind. God is his true Father and the Father's love for us was to be made known in Jesus. Paul writes:

"For this reason he had to be made like his brothers in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people." Hebrews 2:17

Jesus was completely obedient to his Father's will, despite as Paul writes having  being 'tempted in every way, just as we are"   But unlike us Jesus was completely "without sin". Hebrews 4:15

DAILY NOTES

SUNDAY - Matthew 22 - The wedding garment (verse 11) represents the covering from sin we each need, if we are to be acceptable to Christ at his coming.

MONDAY - Matthew 23 - Jesus never condemned the sinner who was trying to do right, but those who made a pretence at being good received his strongest condemnation.

TUESDAY - Matthew 24 - In this chapter Jesus foretold first the scattering of the Jews in AD7O and then events leading to his return (verse 30).

WEDNESDAY - Matthew 25 - Three parables in this chapter show that there will be a judgment when Christ returns. We need to be ready (verse 13).

THURSDAY - Matthew 26 - Jesus enters his darkest hour as foretold in the Scriptures. The bread and the wine symbolise the giving of his life (verses 26-29)

FRIDAY - Matthew 27 - All knew Jesus was innocent, yet he was crucified. The title over the cross spoke of his true mission (verse 37).

SATURDAY - Matthew 28 - The Lord is risen indeed and his victory is complete. His work continues through the apostles with the full authority of God (verses 18-20).