Luke 24:1-12 But these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. (24:11) One of my favorite scholars made an interesting observation about the Resurrection Accounts in the Gospels. “They are told in whispers,” he observed. He meant that these stories are told as if the witnesses thought they could …
Tag: Psalm
Apr 02
Something I’ve Always Wondered About
Luke 18:31-19:10 Each of the first three Gospels have the account of Jesus healing blind man or men at Jericho. Mark even names the man, Bartimaeus. Here in Luke Jesus meets another man in Jericho, Zacchaeus (this will be the sermon Sunday.) Bartimaeus’ story is told in contrast the “Rich Ruler” just a few verses …
Jan 02
My times are in your hand;Psalm 31:15
Every year at this time Psalm 31:15 comes into my thinking. It is a Psalm of Lament, lamenting on the enemies that surround the speaker, the arrogance of the enemies, the viciousness of the enemies, the arrogance of the enemies are all concerns for the Psalmist. Yet even in the face of these enemies, he …
Jul 11
Just Ignore the Owner’s Manual
Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth;give me an undivided heart to revere your name.Psalm 86:11 How foolish would it be to buy a new car, but then just toss out the Owner’s Manual? Then when the light comes on the dashboard, just think it is a nice color or …
