Friday, October 26, 2018

Jesus breaks old boundaries and taboos

Morning: Psalm 31; Revelation 9:13-21
Evening: Psalm 35; Ezra 3:1-13; Luke 10:38-42

Mary sits at Jesus’ feet not because she is an adoring admirer. Rather, she listens intently to the teacher because she herself wishes to become a teacher too.  Only a would-be rabbi sits at the rabbi’s feet – Jesus affirms her right to do this, thereby breaking down old boundaries and taboos. Mary steps (scandalously) into a space that is reserved for men, but her action is not like a modern feminist protest.  She is simply listening to the Good News of God’s overflowing love … Jesus never questions that both men and women should share this Good News with others.

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