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.

Monday, November 24, 2008

Reading toward the first Sunday of Advent, Reflection on Mark 13:24-31

We are reflecting on two sets of texts this week.

Thursday is Thanksgiving Day, a day of gratitude, recognition of blessings received, and for many of us, sharing an abundant meal.

Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent, that period of time during which we celebrate the first coming of Christ and anticipate the second coming. Two important themes are repentance and expectation.

On the UMC worship site, Taylor Burton-Edwards has good suggestions for Planning for Advent B.

I am particularly struck by his (her?) warning not "to domesticate the radical claims of these texts about the "destructive salvation" of this world by the inbreaking of God's kingdom."

To help you reflect on the meaning of the term, "Son of Man," you may find it helpful to read Daniel 7:1-14.

Lectio Divina: Psalm 80:1-3
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