Posted in Religion, tagged kingdom of heaven, childlike on February 26, 2008 | No Comments »
People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, [...]
Posted in Religion on February 25, 2008 | No Comments »
Praise be to the Lord, to God our Saviour, who daily bears our burdens. Psalm 68.19.
The ‘atal or burden-bearer was a common figure in the ancient world. He worse a coarse tunic of camel’s hair cloth and carried a strong rope, about four meters long. With this, he could lift and transport enormous weights. Crouching down in front of [...]
Posted in Religion, tagged crucifixion, exile, feet, gospel, Isaiah, kingdom of God, Nahum on February 23, 2008 | No Comments »
Look, there on the mountains, the feet of one who brings good news, who proclaims peace! Nahum 1.15.
When I first read that this morning I thought: surely that’s from Isaiah not Nahum; but then I realised that Nahum’s voice is echoing Isaiah’s. ”How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who [...]
