Jesus Weeps Over Jerusalem
Jesus Weeps Over Jerusalem
The last words that Jesus spoke in public were sad words about Jerusalem. He felt very sad because most Jews had not accepted him. God would judge them. Jesus had come to bring good news to the Jews, but many Jews did not want to listen to him.
37 Jerusalem, Jerusalem! Your people have killed God's prophets. They have thrown stones to kill other people that God has sent to you. Many times, I have wanted to bring all of your people near to me. A female bird covers her babies with her body to make them safe. But you would not let me keep you from danger like that.
Matthew 23:37 EasyEnglish Bible (EASY)
Jesus then spoke about the terrible events which would happen in Jerusalem. Just 40 years later, the Roman armies marched into Jerusalem and destroyed the city. They burned the Temple. They crucified so many Jews that they did not have enough wood.
Jesus' good news is available for all. But it will not always be available. If people have refused to accept Jesus during their lives, there will be a judgement. And one day, when Jesus comes again, it will be too late for people to trust God.
