The beginning of Mark 3 provoked some thoughts and questions as I read it. “Another time Jesus went into the synagogue, and a man with a shriveled hand was there.2 Some of them were looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, so they watched him closely to see if he would heal him on the Sabbath. 3 Jesus said to…
Month: April 2013
Lions, Guts & Soul?
Contend, Lord, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me. 2 Take up shield and armor; arise and come to my aid. 3 Brandish spear and javelin[a] against those who pursue me. Say to me, “I am your salvation.” 4 May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to shame; may those who plot my ruin be…
The good, the bad and the ugly?
Today I read a passage in psalms which intrigued me … It has often been asked – “why to bad things happen to good people” This passage reverses this suggestion and prompted a number of question for me … but first here is the passage: “Come, my children, and listen to me, and I will…
Loudest?
Today I read Exodus 32 and a couple of verses prompted a couple of questions I thought were significant. “The people saw that a long time had passed and Moses had not come down from the mountain. So they gathered around Aaron and said ‘Moses led us out of Egypt, but we don’t know what…