In chapter 19.28-48, Luke brings together three incidents, the triumphal entry, Jesus’ lament over Jerusalem, and the cleansing of the temple) which highlight Jesus’ strong emotions of joy and lament and anger. These few verses also link to other parts of the ‘big story’ of the Bible. I will highlight some of these later. Our… Read more »
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‘Then all the remnant shall know whose word will stand – mine or theirs.’
Jeremiah had been forced to accompany a rebellious remnant of Jews from Judea, defeated and devastated and de-populated by Nebuchadnezzar, into Egypt. A fresh dispute arose about God and gods; whom should they worship? Who required their loyalty? In context, this was a confrontation in Egypt amongst exiles from Judah. It was also a confrontation… Read more »
Doing good & rebuilding devastated communities
‘So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.’ (Gal 6.10) Paul was always open-handed and urged his disciples to follow his example. Do good, he says, and do good especially to believers , but not to stop there. Charity may… Read more »