Luke 19:41-48

JESUS WEPT OVER JERUSALEM

Keywords 19:41

As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it

 

1. You did not recognize God’s coming (41-44)

 Turning his attention to the city, Jesus wept over it. The Pharisees’ rejection of

Jesus as King was representative of the whole city. He had come to bring peace!

But they did not recognize him. As a result, the entire city would be destroyed.

This happened in 70 A.D. when Rome destroyed Jerusalem, leaving no stone

unturned. Failing to see and welcome Jesus as King has grave consequences not

only personally, but also societally. Jesus’ heart is fi lled with tears for the suffering

of the unbelieving world.

 

2. “My house will be a house of prayer” (45-48)

 But Jesus was not powerless. He took action. Coming to the temple, he cleared

out all the money changers—evidence of the priests’ greed—and restored the

temple as a place to study God’s word. Every day, he came to the temple and

taught the people while the religious leaders plotted his death. We follow Jesus’

example when we engage in prayer for the lost world and teach his words to all

people.

 

Prayer Father, Jesus’ tears were also for me and my people. Open our eyes to

recognize Jesus our King. Help us pray for our world and study Jesus’

words daily.

One Word Jesus brings peace