Rejection can be extremely cruel. Israel was a unique nation, chosen by God to be the guardian of His
Word and the
proclaimer of His Kingdom. The OT records His miraculous and providential care
for her throughout the centuries. The prophets told of One who’d come as her
great Deliverer. Israel eagerly awaited the promised Messiah. But the story has a surprise ending. In
the person of Jesus Christ, the Messiah finally came and presented Himself to
Israel. The religious leaders examined Him carefully, measuring Him every way they could. But
He didn’t fit their blueprint. They expected a reigning, political Messiah
who’d instantly deliver them from Roman oppression. They felt no need for a
spiritual deliverer, so they rejected Him and tossed Him aside like a worthless rock.
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