Memory Verse
“In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS." Jeremiah 23:6
BIBLE PASSAGE: Jeremiah 23:5-8
INTRODUCTION
The Lord Jesus Christ, who is the Chief Shepherd, has been anointed with the 'oil of gladness above his fellows, having righteousness and faithfulness as the girdles of His loins and reins. Our study today will focus on this attribute of the Almighty.
OUTLINES
1. JEHOVAH TSIDKENU
2. LIKE JESUS IN RIGHTEOUSNESS
JEHOVAH TSIDKENU
Jehovah, Tsidkenu means The Lord our Righteousness- Jeremiah 23:6. In His wisdom and sovereignty, He condemned the unfaithfulness, disobedience and neglect of duty of the leadership of Israel. His righteousness shall be revealed in a new order of dominion, prosperity and justice in the house of David, where Israel will dwell in safety and equally enjoy total salvation of God - Jeremiah 23:2-5. This is why the Lord Jesus Christ himself, who is the Chief Shepherd 1 Peter 5:4 - has been anointed with the oil of gladness above his fellows - Psalm 45:7, having righteousness and faithfulness as the girdles of His loins and reins - Isaiah 11: 5. He lives forever interceding for the saints - Hebrews 7:25, Isaiah 53:12; Isaiah 59:16. At the second coming, His righteousness will judge and destroy completely every opposing kingdom to his godly reign - Revelation 19:11.
LIKE JESUS IN RIGHTEOUSNESS
Our new life has earned us righteousness by grace through faith in Christ alone - Romans 10:9-11; Ephesians 2:9. His righteousness in us is the same word in our hearts and mouths - Rom.1 0:8; Deut.6:6; Co1.3: 16, mighty in influence, building faith that destroys every doubt-Roman 10:17, devouring every spiritual chaff - Jer.5:14 and crushing every stumbling block on the pilgrim's way - Jeremiah 23:29. It is absolutely defensive in nature - Ephesians 6:14, 17 and probing into defaulted aspect of our Christian life - Hebrews 4:12, thus ensuring cleanliness in all spheres of our life - John 15:3; 17:17. It is also profitable for instruction in righteousness - Deut. 4: 1 0; 11: 19 - but dangerous to scoffers and the ignorant - Matthew 22:29; John 20:9; 2Peter 3:3-5. Hence, the need for us as Christians to sow nothing more but righteousness to be able to experience more rains of righteousness - Hosea 10:12 - and even make it our waking and sleeping thought - 1 Corinth. 15:34.
CONCLUSION
It is our prayer today that you become born again and become the righteousness of God in Christ - 2 Cor.5:21- to enable you enjoy other benefits too. Pray through today.
QUESTIONS
1. What do you understand by Jehovah Tsidkenu?
2. What was the urgent need of the Nation of Israel at the time this name was revealed?
3. What was the message in 2 Corinth. 5:21?
BLESSED WEEK WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT
MONDAY: Psalm 48:10 - Your life story may change today if you will allow God to lay His right hand of righteousness on you.
TUESDAY: Psalm 119:137 - God is forever righteous and upright. Therefore surrender to His verdicts for your life.
WEDNESDAY: Matthew 5:20 - Ensure that your righteousness is of Christ only because other forms of it may be gimmicks of the devil.
THURSDAY: Philippians 1:11 - Fruits of righteousness will certainly glorify God only.
FRIDAY: Proverbs 14:34 - Let us pray that righteousness will reign in our nation and equally witness Jesus, the Author and Finisher of faith to someone today.
SATURDAY: Titus 2:12 - It is possible by the grace of God to live a godly life. So don't deny yourself of your benefit in Christ.
SUNDAY: I Timothy 6:6-11 - God has a pattern for righteousness. Let us follow it.
