Dec 2

  • bikerrob
    bikerrob added a text contribution Lazarus!
    Jesus comes to the tomb of Lazarus. Some versions say that Jesus was angry. Others use the phrase "deeply troubled." Obviously the Greek word to describe exactly what Jesus was feeling is difficult to translate into English. We do know this: his emotions were intense. He demands that the stone be rolled away. Martha objects, "The stench will be horrible!" And yet, Jesus insists. And they do it. Then, Jesus prays. And in his prayer, we get a glimpse again of the incredible r… Read more »
  • bikerrob
    bikerrob added a text contribution Perfect Timing
    Jesus gets a message from Mary & Martha, two sisters with whom he is very close. In fact, he is close not only with the sisters, but with their brother Lazarus. These sisters will play a big role in t he next few weeks, and we get a hint of that when John (the author) point out that this Mary is the one who will anoint Jesus. The message they send to Jesus is simple: "Lazarus is sick." It doesn't look good. Their sending the message because they know who Jesus is. And they k… Read more »
  • bikerrob
    bikerrob added a text contribution Jesus Wept
    If you didn't pick up the emotion of this passage, then stop reading this and go back and read it again. Only this time, feel the words. The first person to come out to meet Jesus is Martha. The Gospel of Luke tells a story about Martha where she is described as a hard worker, but seems to be someone who rarely takes the time to sit and just learn. I've heard many preachers give sermons about the difference between these two sisters based on the passage in Luke (Luke 10:38-42) . Almos… Read more »