Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Solicitude » For the wayward
"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones to death those who have been sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!
So be alert! Remember that for three years, night and day, I never stopped tearfully warning each of you.
He sighed deeply in his spirit and remarked, "Why do those living today demand a sign? I tell all of you with certainty, no sign will be given to this generation."
For I have often told you, and now tell you even with tears, that many live as enemies of the cross of the Messiah.
"And deliver this message to them: "Let tears run down my face, night and day, and don't let them stop, because my virgin daughter my people will be broken with a powerful blow, with a severe wound.
If you don't listen, I'll cry secretly because of your pride. My eyes will cry bitterly, flowing tears, because the LORD's flock has been taken captive.
I watch the treacherous, and despise them, because they do not do what you have said.
I burn with indignation because of the wicked who forsake your instruction.