Tag: bible
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We had hoped that…
The pastor-scholar Dr. Bernie Cueto had posted this Easter message: The disciples on the road to Emmaus had hoped that Jesus would improve their situation: “we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel” (Lk 24:21). They had hoped to be delivered from Roman oppression, that Jesus would free them…
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DeWesternizing the Christmas Story – Post 2: The Church Christmas Play versus God’s Cosmic Drama
The little church where I grew up had an annual Christmas Play but couldn’t afford to have multiple set designs. In fact, keeping it simple was the theme. Our one little manger scene at the front of that small church was packed with Mary and Jesus, surrounded by Joseph, three Kings, some shepherds, a cow…
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DeWesternizing the Christmas Story – Post 1
Our modern understanding of the Christmas Story is a mix of the biblical stories told by Matthew and Luke, plus centuries of adding on traditions. We then fill in any gaps with modern, Western, individualist assumptions. Let’s ponder a few with three postings this week: Post 1: Everybody knows when to celebrate Christmas, right? (Source:…
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