On Tuesday of holy week Jesus devoted Himself largely to teaching. Some of the most important teaching was about about God’s plan to change His focus from the Jews exclusively to include believing Gentiles along with believing Jews. Contrary to the accusation that this is “replacement theology,” it is actually “expansion, or inclusion theology.” God never promised to save people solely because they were Jewish. There are many examples of unbelieving Jews during the times of the Old Covenant. What the Lord does in the New Covenant is to save many from among the Gentiles along with the Jews who believe.

Readings for Tuesday are: Luke 20:1-47, and for those who are able to read more, Matthew 21:23-25:46.