VII.What have you come to think of the conversation between the Canaanite woman and Jesus (and the disciples perspective and comment)? Let’s slowly read this passage once again and try to see the entire scene as it unfolds before you. … Continue reading
IV.What have you made of the exchange between the Canaanite woman and Jesus? As you read and meditate on these words, do you notice anything in the face of the Canaanite woman or Jesus that helps you understand what is … Continue reading
I.Once again we take note of an individual who is recognized to have great faith. But on the way to that recognition we have a conversation between a woman and Jesus which presents a number of questions for us to … Continue reading
VII.What comes first? No this is not a chicken or an egg joke. “ … her many sins are forgiven; hence she has shown great love.” VIII.Luke 7:36–39, 44–50 (NRSVue) One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to eat with him, … Continue reading
IV.Why did the Pharisee invite Jesus to dinner? V.Luke 7:36–39, 44–50 (NRSVue) One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to eat with him, and when he went into the Pharisee’s house he reclined to dine. And a woman in the city … Continue reading
I.It seems “faith” is on display again in this week’s reading as it was in the last few weeks. Does this encounter help us understand faith any more deeply? As you read the following you might spend time noticing how … Continue reading
VII.Read the passage once again and keep firmly in your mind that Jesus said, “… not even in Israel have I found such faith.” Let that be your lens through which to view this encounter. VIII.Luke 7:1-10 (NRSVue) After Jesus … Continue reading
IV.Returning to the encounter of the Centurion with Jesus, focus today on what you can learn or even guess about who the Centurion is and any insight you have as to his character. V.Luke 7:1-10 (NRSVue) After Jesus had finished … Continue reading
I.We begin this passage with a notice that Jesus had finished teaching a crowd of people. I wonder if this is a clue to us? Keep your eyes and ears open for what comes next? When you think it is … Continue reading
VII.What does the passage suggest to you about the nature of faith? VIII.Luke 5:17-26 (NRSVue) One day while he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem … Continue reading