After Luke 4:14-30
In his own hometown,
in his own familiar
synagogue, he stands
to read the Scripture,
as was the practice.
He reads from the prophet,
the prophet Isaiah, the words
of the anointed one, and says
they are fulfilled that day,
in their own hearing.
The response is predictable:
wonder, and open hearts,
and kind words, and
acceptance until he cites
the blessings given
to the Sidonian and
the Syrian. The response
is predictable: wrath and
anger and outrage and
violence, all the way
to attempted murder.
Painting: Jesus Unrolls the Book in the Synagogue, watercolor over graphite by James Tissot (1836-1902), Brooklyn Museum.
Some Sunday Readings
The Great Pumpkin and the True Meaning of Christmas – Kelly Keller at Story Warren.
The Pull of Rome and the Promise of Grace – Chris Castaldo at Desiring God.
Here We Must Stand: Eight Reformation Commitments for all Christians – Al Mohler at the Institute for Faith, Work, & Economics.
Going No Contact?: Ruth and Faithful Presence – Jessica Lee at Mere Orthodoxy.
Reformation Day Myths – R. Scott Clark at The Heidelblog.
