Acts of the Apostles describes numerous early efforts of disciples to “proclaim the Christ” to people. Most of the people had been made “poor.” They were afflicted,” “orphaned.” Disciples did so in their own land and in other lands, such as “Samaria.” Is Christ proclaimed in our present day and how? Is it to people … Continue reading “Religious Imperialism”
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Dying While We Are Still Alive
Jesus is summoned for a sick friend but upon arriving “found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days.” When Jesus tells Lazarus’ sister, Martha, “Your brother will rise,” she mistakenly thinks Jesus means a “resurrection on the last day.” He does not. Together they go to the tomb where Jesus “cried … Continue reading “Dying While We Are Still Alive”
Blind Spots
“As Jesus passed by he saw a man blind from birth,” who was thus judged to be a sinner, including by disciples. They ask, is his blindness the sin of “this man or his parents.” Jesus replied, “Neither,” “it is so the works of God might be made visible through him.” Jesus then works to … Continue reading “Blind Spots”