Daily Bible Reading – February 2021 God’s Word of Loveنموونە

February 24

Introduction

Jesus visits Zacchaeus, a tax collector, who welcomes Jesus into his home, despite the grumblings of others. Through this encounter with Jesus, Zacchaeus is transformed and is a recipient of Jesus’s love and mercy.

Today’s scripture reading 

Luke 19:1-10

Today’s key verse: Luke 19:10

[Jesus said:] “The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”

Reflect

Both Jewish and Roman law said that a person must pay back anything taken by theft or cheating, plus a penalty. Four times was about the most Jewish law would have required a thief to repay (Exodus 22:1; 2 Samuel 12:6). What does Zacchaeus promise to do? Why do people grumble about Jesus helping Zacchaeus? How does Jesus “seek and save the lost” (19:10) today?

Pray

Lord Jesus, thank you for the gift of your salvation and for welcoming me into your kingdom. Teach me to reach out to those who are lost or lonely and bring them your comforting Word of love. In your holy name I pray. Amen.

Prayer concern

Tax assessors

Tomorrow’s reading

Leviticus 19:1-18: God’s people are told to be holy.