We have a new floor!
It’s been a long day for the boys. They thought they would be done by about 2 pm, but it’s after 5 and they are still going.
It looks great. In fact, it looks so good that the first thing Margaret wants to do is cover it up with a large rug.
Tomorrow it’s electrics and plumbing. Nearly there!
It is not experience of life but experience of the Cross that makes one a worthy hearer of confessions. The most experienced psychologist or observer of human nature knows infinitely less of the human heart than the simplest Christian who lives beneath the Cross of Jesus. Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Scripture
All those listed above include fourteen generations from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the Babylonian exile, and fourteen from the Babylonian exile to the messiah.
Observation
Matthew starts he’s account of the life of Jesus with a genealogy, a list of ancestors of Jesus.
Jesus’ ancestry goes back to Abraham, the father of faith and of Israel. Jesus is the one who fulfils the promises given to Abraham.
Application
I am not very good at reading genealogies. Some people get very excited at the significance of these things, but I am not one of them.
There are some important things that stand out.
1. The lineage of Jesus goes right to Abraham. He is a true Israelite. All of the promises given to God’s people – to Israel – are given to Jesus.
2. There are some women in the list because God’s kingdom is not restricted to men alone.
3. There are some Gentiles in the list because God’s kingdom is open to all the nations.
4. Jesus comes from the line of King David. He is the true King of Israel. God promised David that one of his descendants would remain on the throne for ever. Jesus is that one who reigns forever.
Prayer
Thank you Lord for your amazing planning for the lineage of Jesus. Please help me to appreciate your plans for me. Amen
Another beautiful morning – sunny and no wind. I rode to Jacks Creek and Gun Club Roads. #cycling #Narrabri #Biketooter
We have carpet in the bedroom!
Slight technical problem is that the doors don’t work. The builders will be in tomorrow to shave the doors. It’s a bit ironic because Dan, one of the chief workers, has told us he hates cutting doors. I hope he doesn’t want to shave the carpet or lower the floor.
The flooring guys also laid the MDF boards and will get the vinyl down by tomorrow afternoon.
It’s looking good to be all done by the end of the week.
As the first disciples left all and followed when Jesus called, so in confession the Christian gives up all and follows. Confession is discipleship. Life with Jesus Christ and his community has begun. Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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