Sunday, July 31, 2011

A Pause, and a Question

The readings over the next several days relate Jesus walk to the Cross, the trial, crucifixion, resurrection and ascension.

The story of Jesus ministry of but a few years has been told.

Or has it?

It seems to me so much has been left out.  In my view, these Essential stories should have been included:

The beginning of Jesus ministry, as he reads the scroll of Isaiah, showing God's preference for the poor and the outcast.  Luke 4:16:20

Jesus and the rich young ruler, defining our attitude towards money.  Luke 18:18-23

Jesus' only direct reference to how we shall be judged, by how we treat "the least of these".  Matthew 25:31-46.

Pretty much all of the Gospel of John, but especially:
The Samaritan woman at the well.  John 4:1-42

Jesus as the bread of life John 6:22-51

Jesus prays for his disciples. John 17

What passages of the Gospels would you consider Essential?

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