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JANUARY 31
Matthew 20:17–34
Now Jesus, going up to Jerusalem, took
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the twelve disciples aside on the road and said
to them, “Behold, we are going up to Jerusa- 20:28 to give His life a ransom for many.The
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lem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to word translated “for” means “in the place of,”
underscoring the substitutionary nature of
the chief priests and to the scribes; and they Christ’s sacrifice. A “ransom” is a price paid to
will condemn Him to death, and deliver Him redeem a slave or a prisoner. Redemption
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to the Gentiles to mock and to scourge and to does not involve a price paid to Satan. Rather,
crucify. And the third day He will rise again.” the ransom is offered to God—to satisfy His
Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came justice and wrath against sin. The price paid
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to Him with her sons, kneeling down and ask- was Christ’s own life—as a blood atonement
ing something from Him. (see Lev. 17:11; Heb. 9:22). This, then, is the
And He said to her, “What do you wish?” meaning of the cross:Christ subjected Himself
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She said to Him, “Grant that these two sons to the divine punishment against sin on our
of mine may sit, one on Your right hand and behalf (see Is. 53:4,5). Suffering the brunt of
the other on the left, in Your kingdom.” divine wrath in the place of sinners was the
But Jesus answered and said, “You do not
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know what you ask. Are you able to drink the baptism He was preparing to undergo (v. 22).
cup that I am about to drink, and be baptized
with the baptism that I am baptized with?”
They said to Him, “We are able.” Man did not come to be served, but to serve,
So He said to them, “You will indeed drink and to give His life a ransom for many.”
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My cup, and be baptized with the baptism that 29 Now as they went out of Jericho, a great
I am baptized with; but to sit on My right multitude followed Him. And behold, two
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hand and on My left is not Mine to give, but it blind men sitting by the road, when they heard
is for those for whom it is prepared by My that Jesus was passing by, cried out, saying,
Father.” “Have mercy on us, O Lord, Son of David!”
And when the ten heard it, they were Then the multitude warned them that they
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greatly displeased with the two brothers. But should be quiet; but they cried out all the
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Jesus called them to Himself and said, “You more, saying, “Have mercy on us, O Lord, Son
know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it of David!”
over them, and those who are great exercise 32 So Jesus stood still and called them, and
authority over them. Yet it shall not be so said, “What do you want Me to do for you?”
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among you; but whoever desires to become 33 They said to Him, “Lord, that our eyes may
great among you, let him be your servant. be opened.” So Jesus had compassion and
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And whoever desires to be first among you, touched their eyes. And immediately their
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let him be your slave— just as the Son of eyes received sight, and they followed Him.
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DAY 31: Describe the chronology of the Exodus.
Date Event Reference
Fifteenth day, first month, first year Exodus Exodus 12
Fifteenth day, second month, first year Arrival in Wilderness of Sin Exodus 16:1
Third month, first year Arrival in Wilderness of Sinai Exodus 19:1
First day, first month, second year Erection of Tabernacle Exodus 40:1,17
Dedication of Altar Numbers 7:1
Consecration of Levites Numbers 8:1–26
Fourteenth day, first month, second year Passover Numbers 9:5
First day, second month, second year Census Numbers 1:1,18
Fourteenth day, second month, second year Supplemental Passover Numbers 9:11
Twentieth day, second month, second year Departure from Sinai Numbers 10:11
First month, fortieth year In Wilderness of Zin Numbers 20:1,22–29;
33:38
First day, fifth month, fortieth year Death of Aaron Numbers 20:22–29;
33:38
First day, eleventh month, fortieth year Moses’Address Deuteronomy 1:3

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