By Deonna D. Neal At the scene of Jesus’ betrayal, Judas arrived with a large crowd of men, armed with swords and clubs. When the men stepped forward to arrest Jesus, one of Jesus’ companions pulled out his sword and cut off the ear of the high priest’s servant. Instead of being grateful, Jesus rebuked him and said, “Put your sword back in place, for all who draw the sword … [Read more...] about ETHICS: Guns and the American Story
Archives for July 6, 2020
7/12 Readings: Conflict and the New Humanity
6 Pentecost Gen. 25:19-34 [Isa. 55:10-13] Ps. 119:105-112 [Ps. 65: (1-8), 9-14] Rom. 8:1-11 Matt. 13:1-9, 18-23 “Isaac prayed to the Lord for his wife, because she was barren; and the Lord granted his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived. The children struggled within her; and she said, ‘If it is to be this way, why do I live?’ So she went to inquire of the Lord. And … [Read more...] about 7/12 Readings: Conflict and the New Humanity
Weakness Leads the Way
By Elizabeth Baumann Reading from the Gospel of Matthew, 23:1-121 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, 2”The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat; 3therefore, do whatever they teach you and follow it; but do not do as they do, for they do not practise what they teach. 4They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on the shoulders of others; … [Read more...] about Weakness Leads the Way