Wednesday June 7, 2023

Mark 12:18-27

Sometimes there isn’t much to say but repeat a line or verse that touches you and sit with it. Today Jesus says “You go wrong because you know neither the scriptures nor the power of God.”

I always wished I would be the kind of Christian that quotes scripture like my born again friends. They seemed so holy… well from a distance. The approach they gave us in seminary was going beyond the words. We were taught to understand the world and culture that birthed these sacred texts. And so I become a little nervous and embarrassed that I cannot quote it. Actually scripture quoting Christians were a bit annoying. I found that they were good at quotes but horrible at being sensible. Anyway I digress. The encouragement from our Lord is that we have a healthy approach to scripture. Remember, the Pharisees are using scripture to cause more pain and to trap Jesus. So quote it for the good!!! Love you