Suppose for a moment one could actually dangle a person over hell fire and brimstone. The body secured with just a thin chord, which could easily be severed, sending the poor soul into the unquenchable flames. Would that put the fear of God in anyone? No way. I doubt God would use any kind of … Continue reading Scare Tactics
Cleansing the Temple
Jesus Christ’s cleansing of the temple has been on my mind of late. Matthew informs us that “Jesus entered the temple and drove out all those who were buying and selling in the temple, and overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who were selling doves. And He said to … Continue reading Cleansing the Temple
"Three Days Three Nights"
I truly sense there is an unsettling fundamentalism circulating that robs the soul of a capacity to read and understand obvious metaphors. This becomes all too clear when it comes to the resurrection of Jesus.Jesus continually reminded the disciples that He would die and rise again after “three days and three nights” (Matt. 12:40; Mark … Continue reading "Three Days Three Nights"
Gethsemane
In Gethsemane the Christos prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will…My Father, if this cannot pass away unless I drink it, Your will be done” (Matt. 26:39, 42). Here the Lord in His humanity expresses the overwhelming distress of the … Continue reading Gethsemane
Faithful in a Few Things…
I looking again at the parable at the talents and one of the things that strikes me is the refrain: “You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things” (Matt. 25:21, 23). The point is straightforward, just as the earthly master gave talents to each servant (one talent … Continue reading Faithful in a Few Things…
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