Verse of the Day 5/10

Through the Bible - Numbers 35-37, Matthew 5:1-26

 

Good morning,

For today's verse we'll return to Revelation 22 for the last of the "beatitudes" in Revelation.  We will also take a look at the beatitudes as Jesus delivered in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5, which is part of today's New Testament reading.

 

Rev 22:14 Blessed are those who  wash their robes, so that they may have the right to  the tree of life and that  they may enter the city by the gates.   ESV

John MacArthur notes that "those who wash their robes" - "symbolizes those who have been forgiven of their sins - who have been cleansed by the blood of the lamb."  Note how they enter by the gates, there is no backdoor entrance.  They have the right to enter but not because of their own righteousness, but through faith in Christ and His righteousness.

 

Let's go back to Matthew 5.

 

Matt 5:8 "Blessed are  the pure in heart, for  they shall see God.  ESV

The pure in heart are the same people that have "washed their robes".  They have set their hearts towards seeking the Lord, they have answered His call in this life and will see Him in the next life in all His glory.

 

Rev 22:17 The Spirit and  the Bride say, "Come." And let the one who hears say, "Come." And  let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the  water of life without price.  ESV

MacArthur points out that there are two calls in this verse.  The first is a prayer addressed to Christ and the second is an invitation to sinners.   The first part calls for Christ to come, to return; while the second is the last call for sinners to turn to Him in repentance.

 

Have you answered His call?  Are you calling for Him to come?

 

1. Come, ye sinners, poor and needy,
   Weak and wounded, sick and sore;
   Jesus ready stands to save you,
   Full of pity, love and pow'r.
2. Come, ye thirsty, come, and welcome,
   God's free bounty glorify;
   True belief and true repentance,
   Every grace that brings you nigh.
3. Come, ye weary, heavy-laden,
   Lost and ruined by the fall;
   If you tarry till you're better,
   You will never come at all.

Refrain:
I will arise and go to Jesus,
He will embrace me in His arms;
In the arms of my dear Savior,
Oh, there are ten thousand charms.

 

In Christ,
Mike

 

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Eph 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace  NIV
Matt 5:3-13

 

3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
For they shall be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
For they shall inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
For they shall be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
For they shall obtain mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
For they shall see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
For they shall be called sons of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

 

11 "Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake.  12 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.   NKJV