Please read the passage before the commentary We pause to reflect on Mary Magdalene as a witness to the resurrection of Jesus. Jesus calls her, “Women”, when he first greets her. She did not recognize him. Then he called … Continued
Please read the passage before the commentary. First I would consider it rather insulting to call Jesus “Teacher”. That would be like calling that most respected Buddhist monk, the Dalai Lama, Misters Lama. They asked for a sign. Jesus gave … Continued
Please read the passage before the commentary. My brother-in-law married a woman who was confined to a wheelchair. When she would call her children, they often would not come. “You can’t catch us” was their favorite cry. Her response was … Continued
Por favor lean este pasaje antes del comentario. Mi cuñado estaba casado con una mujer que estaba confinada a una silla de ruedas. Cuando ella llamaba a sus hijos, para que vengan, pero muchas veces, decían, “No nos puedes atrapar.” … Continued
Please read the passage before the commentary. The Sabbath Police were out in force. They overlooked, however, the fact that they themselves were working on the Sabbath. Why were the Pharisees out aroumd the fields on a Sabbarh? Bravado is … Continued
Please read the passage before the commentary. Many cultures value hospitality. Often people of developing countries welcome visitors from wealthier countries with food and lodging. In ancient Israel, and in many older countries, hospitality is the law of the people. … Continued
Pease read the passage before the commentary. The passage is from what we call Second Isaiah. It is thework of Isaiah’s students, carrying on his work. Rain and snow come down to earth making it fertile andcarrying God’s designs for … Continued
Por favor lean este pasaje antes del comentario. Este paseja es del Profeta Isaías, la parte que se llama Segundo Isaías. Es la obra de los estudiantes de Isaías. Como bajan del Cielo la lluvia y la nieve, empapando la … Continued
Please read the passage before the commentary. Jesus speaks of the Spirit of the Father speaking through us. The first thing that came to me was how to tell if the Spirit is not speaking through me. If I preach … Continued
Please read the passage before the commentary. Who are the Apostles, those who are sent? First is Simon Peter, and last is Judas. Peter holds primacy of position. Judas Iscariot is last. Judas has an interesting name. He is Iscariot … Continued