Monday

September 9

Isaiah 45; Song 6:1-5; Hebrews 9

Isaiah 45: Who did God anoint to be His servant?  What purpose would Cyrus serve?

Hebrews 9: Why did Jesus have to die?

Journal Prompt: What do you find yourself doing to try to earn the favor and forgiveness of Jesus?  Is there anything you can do to cause Jesus to love you any more than He does right now? Explain.

Answers:

Isaiah 45: God anointed Cyrus, king of Persia. Cyrus would free the exiles of Israel and allow the city of Jerusalem to be rebuilt.

Hebrews 9: Like a last will and testament that doesn’t go into effect until the person dies so also the new covenant did not go into effect until Jesus died.