John's Gospel's second joke? Who is Jesus? Part 30, Come and see part 2 - John 1:46 The Nazareth joke spun by Nathanael (check it out on Ship of Fools) tickles my funny bone, but I’d argue it’s actually the second joke in the lineup. The first giggle comes in Verses 6-8, where John the …
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The King’s actions This is one of those passages which if you read it in each of the synoptic Gospels it contradicts. Luke has the healing happening to one man as Jesus enters Jericho, Matthew and Mark have it as Jesus leaves the city, Matthew heals two men, whilst Mark has one man named Bartimaeus. …
I shall start with a quote: Doing theology, daring to speak of God, is always a vulnerable process of self-revealing and becoming, trusting in God’s love and justice. (No wonder those with way too much power and big voices are prone to get a little defensive when new voices dare to speak their truth......!)Revd Dr Ayla …
Making an ass of myself 