While some of the stories in A Story to Tell are more difficult to fully relate to, although we do have a choice whether or not to learn from all of them, the story of Martha and Mary at home is probably the most ordinary, domestic incident to be found in the Gospels. We’ve all… Continue reading Martha & Mary (1) – Distraction
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Pontius Pilate (1) – Dilemmas
Second only to Julius Caesar, Pontius Pilate the governor of Judea who sent Jesus to the cross is one of the best-known Roman citizens who ever lived. His name is etched into the Christian creeds and is a vivid secondary figure in the Gospel passion stories. Please read Matthew 27:1-2,11-23 Pilate dithers over what to… Continue reading Pontius Pilate (1) – Dilemmas
Pontius Pilate (2) – Discernment
Pontius Pilate had a problem. Please read Matthew 27:24-26 & John 19:16-22 For all his gesture and protestation, Pilate was still obliged to have the final word, and he did so in a probably characteristically sadistic way: he had this innocent man flogged and crucified. Often used as a preliminary to crucifixion, flogging or scourging… Continue reading Pontius Pilate (2) – Discernment