These “word-pictures” in the readings are “special”. We can “see” it!
“O Lord, do I judge people in protest for doing something forbidden when I may be guilty of some weakness/failure in my own life that I don’t admit to You?”
v. 7 “Mercy” is better than some “sacrifice” we could offer to the Lord.
v. 9 People trying to “trick” Jesus! …Imagine!
I find it is very helpful when the Gospel writer included Old Testament writings and texts to show us how they are “fulfilled” in the life of Jesus.
Donald E. Pardun
3 comments:
The Pharisees had had enough! Matthew 12:14 -- "Then the Pharisees called a meeting to plot how to kill Jesus."
Jesus had just claimed to be Lord over the Sabbath and "one who is even greater than the Temple" (12:6).
My mind fast forwards to what I know will happen. The plot to kill Jesus will succeed. And -- Matt. 27:51 -- "At that moment the curtain in the sanctuary of the Temple was torn in two, from top to bottom."
I love the scripture from Isaiah - "And his name will be the hope of all the world."
Interesting that in 12:7 Jesus tells the Pharisees the same thing as in 9:13 (which was part of the last sermon)--that they still need to learn the meaning of "I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices." Apparently they still didn't have it figured out.
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