Julie
Having internet issues today. I have already typed this out once, but it did not save it. Not sure I can remember exactly what I said...
The parables in today's reading seem to be Jesus telling the holy men that they are lacking in faith and are not following the will/direction of the Lord. However, those that they look down upon and see as sinful people are showing their faith and following the Lord. He is also telling them that they will, in the end, have a hand in his crucifixtion. They seem to be acting more like politicians than holy men in that they are bending to the will of the people and their own selfish desires instead of the will of the Lord.
Lord protect and guide by words so that I do not speak evil and please be a refuge for me during times of difficulty so that I might glorify you in how I speak.
Michelle
There is just alot going on in today's reading. I think you got it right stating that they seem like politicians and not holy men. At the beginning it says Jesus entered Jerusalem as King and the crowds new him as a prophet. He then rid the temple of all the money changers and started to heal people. It does seem like their faith is in question throughout this reading. Then they are surprised when he tells them to give Caesar what is his and God what is his. Then Jesus again tells them that the greatest command is to love one another. The last section has me a little confused. It seems that it's saying that even thought Jesus came from the line of David, it doesn't make him his son, but God's. I do not know if I am understanding that right.
I feel like I am reading something different from you. But then I don't feel like I understand this psalm at all. The only thing that stands out is, "But my eyes are fixed on you, Sovereign Lord; in you I take refuge - do not give me over to death".
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