The Jesus Bible Reading PlanSample

PUNISHMENT AND REDEMPTION

These verses refer to valuable treasures and articles that decorated the house of the Lord and the palace of the king. No doubt these would be some of the first things that the Babylonians would take as they gained control of the city. However, even though God said he was going to allow Jerusalem to be overrun and the temple treasures removed, he also promised that these treasures would one day be returned.

This prophecy is similar to the parable of the lost coin in Luke 15:8 – 10. Although God allowed the valuable treasures of the temple to be taken, he assured the people that he would bring them back. God used the Babylonians to exact the justice that his people had brought upon themselves, but God also showed the greatness of his mercy by promising to one day bring the people, his true temple treasures, back to himself and to their land. No matter how far away a thing or person may seem to be away from God, he is always capable of rescuing and redeeming that which belongs to him.

Jesus, I praise you for the bright future you have painted through your Word. Thank you for never giving up on those who belong to you. Amen.