Daily Devotions
Romans
"The reproaches of those who reproached You fell on me."
Text: Romans 15:3
THE GOSPEL OF JOHN
John was one of the closest disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ. He was one of the members of the “inner three circle” (Peter, James and John). In his gospel, he recorded an incident when Jesus cleansed the temple (Cf. John 2:13-22). John made the following note.
“Then His disciples remembered that it was written,
‘Zeal for Your house has eaten me up.'”
John 2:17
1. The zeal of the Lord Jesus was noted.
2. The text of Psalm 69:9 was in mind when John wrote these words.
PAUL’S CONTRIBUTION
Paul’s contribution to the literature of the New Testament was not another gospel. The four gospels were sufficient! However, Paul had very significant insights to offer. His understanding of Psalm 69:9 was a little different. (Both interpretations are valid). Let us first look at the full text.
“Because zeal of Your house has eaten me up,
And the reproaches of those who reproach You
have fallen on Me.”
Psalm 69:9
1. The zeal of Christ was not disputed
The zeal of Christ was most evident. In every area of life and ministry, Christ displayed great zeal.