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Posts Categorized: Lent
April 5, 2017
Wednesday of the Fifth Sunday in Lent Read Matthew 20:20–28 My sons have followed Jesus since the beginning of his ministry. They say Jesus rewards people’s bold faith. So I decided to take matters into my own hands. I approached Jesus with James, John, and my request for their leadership. I mean, they’re his closest friends…. Read more »
April 4, 2017
Tuesday of the Fifth Sunday in Lent Read Matthew 19:16–30 I live the life everyone wants. Even at my tender age, God has rewarded me with affluence and influence within the Jewish community. Yet somehow I remain unfulfilled. Whatever I do, I wrestle with a sense of inner disquiet. Peace eludes me. Jesus, that avant-garde rabbi,… Read more »
April 3, 2017
Monday of the Fifth Sunday in Lent Read Mark 10:13–16 Mama and Papa took me to see a nice man today. They said he’s a famous teacher. He’s smart, and he’s able to make sick people better. I wasn’t sick, but Mama and Papa wanted me to meet him. When we got there, grown-ups around him… Read more »
April 2, 2017
Fifth Sunday in Lent Read John 11:1–44 My brother, Lazarus, fell ill, so we sent for Jesus. Lazarus died, and still Jesus didn’t come. Four days later, our dear friend, the rabbi who could have healed him with a single word, finally approached Bethany. I ran out to meet him; I wanted to believe Jesus knew… Read more »
April 1, 2017
Saturday of the Fourth Sunday in Lent Read Luke 17:11–19 I’m an outcast of outcasts. My family disowned me when I decided to worship alongside the Jews. I resettled closer to Judea, but my worship of their God didn’t make those Jews accept me. Then my fingers and toes started going numb. Well, if you thought… Read more »
March 31, 2017
Resurrection or resuscitation? Without change, there is no resurrection. By Susan Rothenberg If you go to a church which follows the Revised Common Lectionary, this Sunday you may hear (or preach) a sermon based upon the story of Mary, Martha and their brother Lazarus (John 11:1-44). Jesus’ raising of Lazarus from the dead is the last of… Read more »
March 31, 2017
Friday of the Fourth Sunday in Lent Read Luke 14:1–6, 15–24 I invited that young rabbi to my home to share the Sabbath meal tonight. Immediately, he disregarded the Commandments by healing someone who didn’t even ask for it. I’m convinced he acted simply to spite us. We Pharisees seethed as he invoked Sabbath livestock provisions… Read more »
March 30, 2017
Thursday of the Fourth Sunday in Lent Read Luke 13:10–17 Slowly, awkwardly, I entered the synagogue. Each Sabbath, my back seemed a little more crooked, and the pain seemed a little more intense. I’d have given my eyeteeth for a little relief, but this seemed to be my lot in life. Today I noticed a new… Read more »
March 29, 2017
Wednesday of the Fourth Sunday in Lent Read Luke 10:38–42 I love my sisters. But sometimes I don’t know what to do with them. Take today. As Jesus and his disciples passed through Bethany, we welcomed them into our home. As they were relaxing, we struck up a conversation. It’s one thing to hear Jesus teach… Read more »
March 28, 2017
Tuesday of the Fourth Sunday in Lent Read Luke 10:25–37 Stories reached my ears of a Galilean rabbi who’s taken Israel by storm. Since he happened to be in my area today, I decided to test his theology with a question: What is required to attain eternal life? In rabbinical fashion, he answered my question with… Read more »
