"Jesus determines to journey to Jerusalem"
Luke 9 : 51
The journey to Jerusalem is central to Luke’s Gospel. It is a movement toward the exodus from Jerusalem, of which the transfigured Jesus spoke with Moses and Elijah. It is a journey towards His being taken up – a reference to His suffering death, resurrection and ascension. Jesus laments that Jerusalem kills the Prophets. But in full freedom He complies with the Father’s will. He is determined to accomplish His mission. In death He will enter into His glory. And at the Mount of Olives, also in Jerusalem, He will be “taken up” to Heaven.
Prayer
Lord by your cross and resurrection you have set us free. Amen.