by Katrina
LINK: Jeremiah 33
BACKGROUND
God made a covenant with David when he was king. You might remember it from our BBC study last year in Samuel. It's recorded in 2 Samuel 7:12-16. Among other things, God promised that David would have a descendant who would rule on his throne forever. We know that that descendant is Jesus. In Jeremiah 33, Jesus is referred to as the "Branch of David" who will execute justice and righteousness on the earth. God said that just as no one can change day and night, no one can change His covenant with David.
One day God will restore Judah and Israel. And best of all, He will cleanse them from their sin. The nation will bring joy, praise, and glory to God. And the people will fear Him and live in peace. There will be great rejoicing, as that of a bride and bridegroom. And God will make them prosperous again.
REFLECTION/APPLICATION
The exciting thing is that we don't have to wait for some time in the future to be cleansed from our sin. God will pardon us now, because Jesus already paid the penalty for us. We can be clothed in the righteousness of Jesus and restored to a relationship with God forever. So, as Jeremiah quoted from the Psalms, "Give thanks to the Lord of hosts, for the Lord is good, for His lovingkindness is everlasting."
PRAYER
Thank you for the cleansing power of the blood of Jesus. You are a God who is truly good and who loves us. Thank you for your everlasting love for us. Amen.
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