Passage
Matthew 22:34-46 (ESV)
Joseph Redeems His Brothers
Genesis 45:1-28
Key Verse: 45:7-8
Thegreatest Commandment
Date: Nov. 16, 2015
Daily Bread
Key Verse: 22:37-38
First, love the Lord your God (34-38). Now an expert in the law came to test Jesus about which commandment is the greatest commandment of God. Jesus' answer was from Deut 6:5 and Lev 19:18. We must love God with all our hearts and soul and mind. Second is to love your neighbor as yourself. If we love God with all our beings, then, it seems that no love is left to love others. This is a spiritual mystery. When we love God, we are filled with his love to love any person.
Second, whose son is the Messiah? (39-46) Jesus came as the Messiah, but the Jews did not accept Jesus as the Messiah, because he looked humble and powerless. Jesus asked whose son is the Messiah. Their answer, "The Son of David," was right. But the Messiah is more than a human descendant of David. He is God himself whom David called "his Lord" seated at the right hand of God. Jesus is my Lord.
Prayer: Lord, you are worthy to receive my praise and love! Please come and rule my heart and life.
One Word: Love God with all your heart
