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
The Pharisees had had enough! Matthew 12:14 -- "Then the Pharisees called a meeting to plot how to kill Jesus."
ReplyDeleteJesus 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."
ReplyDeleteInteresting 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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