It took a year to read the Bible, then almost 9 months to read the Apocrypha. Now, I'm going to try to offer reflections on the Narrative Lectionary. But, I won't be posting daily--at least, for a while.

Friday, June 20, 2008

Discipleship, Reflecting on Matthew 10:34-39

Try to imagine you have never heard of Christianity. Somebody gives you Matthew 10:34-39 to read. Here's what Jesus has to say to you:
  • Don't think I've come to bring peace. I've come to bring a sword.
  • I've come to split up your family.
  • Whoever isn't willing to die for me is not worthy of me.
Are you sold yet?

This message would not have been metaphorical to many of its first listeners. By the time that Matthew's Gospel was available, some Christians had already been crucified by the Romans.
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