It may seem obvious that Jesus would go to be baptized in the Jordan River by his relative and forerunner, John (Mt 3). I do not imagine that Jesus debated in his mind whether or not to go for baptism; but I do believe that he thought deeply about its implications, communed with his Father, … Read more
A dozen years ago I went with about twenty-five believers on a pilgrimage to Israel and beyond. I was greatly moved to discover how seeing places of Jesus’ ministry enabled me to remember, ponder, interpret, and commune. One thing that I brought back home was a placemat which I have on the dinner table. It … Read more
“Lazarus, come forth!” Imagine Jesus saying this to you, and you saying this to others. Here’s class that has embarked on that venture.
Jesus was the model for leaders who know they are not going to stay on the planet forever. Jesus made provision for continuing what he had begun. His legacy would sustain the inspiration, make it possible for people to stay true to the mission, and provide for further growth and new developments to come.
When Peter said to Jesus, “You are the Messiah, the Son of God,” Jesus affirmed his insight–and then commanded the apostles not to tell this to anyone. Why not?
Civilization is a wagon train, and Jesus is the master wheelwright. A wheelwright is a person who makes or repairs wooden wheels.
What would have happened to Mary Magdalene after she met Jesus? What would have happened to her self-respect, her confidence in her intuition, and her soul?
A Woman Jesus Can Teach by Alice Mathews introduces us to moving stories of Jesus interacting, e.g., with Jesus. Here’s an intro to her story of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
If I am not to be judgmental, how to I take the log our of my own eye? There is a marvelous flow of teaching in Jesus’ sermon on the mount in Matthew 7:1-12.