The Bible teaches us that Jesus was like us in all things but sin. Since learning is part of the human condition, Jesus had to learn. One time he learned was when he met the Syro-phoenician woman. He was on vacation and the last thing he wanted was to be bothered by a stranger, not… Read More »

When the queen of Sheba witnessed Solomon’s great wisdom, the palace he had built, the food at his table, the seating of his ministers, the attendance and garb of his waiters, his banquet service, she was breathless. David was a warrior, constantly at war to secure the borders of his kingdom. He settled on Jerusalem… Read More »

“Why do your disciples not follow the tradition of the elders?” Your ears should prick up when you hear someone say, “We’ve always done it this way.” Both in the social and in the religious realm that is a red flag indicating rigidity. For one thing, “always” is a long time. There are some in… Read More »

Sacred places are important. King Solomon built the temple of the Lord and offered it to God. “I have truly built you a princely house, a dwelling where you may abide forever.” Even though this temple, and the subsequent one built on top of it, are long gone the place is still considered sacred. When… Read More »

You are the light of the world, the salt of the earth, a city on a hill. That’s how Jesus looks on us. The Prophet Isaiah tells us how to live up to such a lofty identity. Share your bread with the hungry, shelter the oppressed and the homeless; clothe the naked when you see… Read More »

Jesus said to the apostles, “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.”  So they went off in the boat by themselves to a deserted place. When Jesus disembarked and saw the vast crowd,his heart was moved with pity for them, for they were like sheep without a shepherd. If I… Read More »

King Herod heard about Jesus, for his fame had become widespread, and people were saying, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead; that is why mighty powers are at work in him.” John the Baptist and Jesus were associated in life and were both part of the plan of God. They were very different… Read More »

Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two. He instructed them to take nothing for the journey but a walking stick. They were to wear sandals. Jesus knew, Jesus knows, that if the good news is going to get out there, if the message of God’s love will be spread… Read More »

David conducted a census. Seems like something governments do. However,  David regretted having numbered the people, and said to the LORD: “I have sinned grievously in what I have done. But now, LORD, forgive the guilt of your servant, for I have been very foolish.” The Bible suggests that the sin was relying on strength… Read More »

Try to imagine what Jairus was feeling when the woman with a hemorrhage stopped Jesus. He finally had some hope about is dying daughter when Jesus agreed to come but time was running out and this woman, (who had been sick for twelve years already so she could wait another day!), prevented Jesus from coming… Read More »