Jesus is a loving man. He opens his heart, indeed his whole life to a variety of people who reflect a variety of personalities. Which is not to say his encounters are always pleasant. He is targeted by antagonistic, angry, and even vengeful personalities – always they are dominant rulers or those who desire the … Continue reading “A Revolution of Love”
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Contagious Diseases
Jesus is traveling through a region known as Samaria. Many view the people living there as enemies. On the way, “ten lepers met him. They stood at a distance from him and raised their voices, saying, “Jesus! Have compassion on us!” Jesus does have compassion and he heals them; “they were cleansed.” The ten individuals … Continue reading “Contagious Diseases”
The Con of Wile E. Characters
Jesus tells a parable this Sunday about a conniving steward caught “squandering the master’s property.” Though caught, he does not stop his conniving. He merely shifts it to “his master’s debtors one by one.” He does so for personal benefit, figuring, “when I am removed from the stewardship, they may welcome me into their homes.” … Continue reading “The Con of Wile E. Characters”
Who and What We Do and Do Not Know
From Sunday’s Old Testament reading we know of the claim that “all nations” will worship “the Lord.” Western history would seem to bear this claim out. The U.S. continues to show a majority of people still worshiping the Bible’s “Lord.” We also know from the Old Testament and Sunday’s second reading, that “whom the Lord … Continue reading “Who and What We Do and Do Not Know”
Gunning For People
Jeremiah is blaming the people and their sins for gangs of soldiers making war against them and dividing the people between Babylon and Jerusalem. Jeremiah does not blame the gangs of soldiers. Conversely, Jesus is encouraging the people for peaceful leadership. They will need it for the ensuing division ahead, “From now on a household … Continue reading “Gunning For People”
A Universal People’s Movement
Jesus has a universal message of communion and is often on the move sharing it. He is thus constantly in contact with a variety of different people always bringing them together. He is creating a new people’s movement. It is a universal movement in which all people are in communion. Jesus’ universal movement is highlighted … Continue reading “A Universal People’s Movement”
Both Sides? Nope
Jesus is telling people to “beware of the scribes.” He notes how they like to “accept greetings in the marketplaces, seats of honor in synagogues, and places of honor at banquets.” He also notes how they like to “devour the houses of widows and, as a pretext recite lengthy prayers.” Jesus understands the scribes use … Continue reading “Both Sides? Nope”