[Journey with Jesus - Day 14] This is an attempt to imagine how Jesus would have responded to the awful news of the death of his forerunner and cousin - imagining the horror, the shock, the grief. As soon as I saw their ashen faces, I knew. I think I always knew this is how … Continue reading The death of John the Baptist
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John the Baptist – The prison of doubt.
[Journey with Jesus - Day 11] The prison cell was so dark and small. I’d been used to the vast and bright wilderness, to being free to roam. Now, I was a prisoner. I’d been used to crowds following me, hanging on my every word. Now, I was utterly alone. I’d been used to being … Continue reading John the Baptist – The prison of doubt.
By the River – John the Baptist
[Journey with Jesus - Day 3] I was there, you know. Saw everything first-hand. I’ve always gone wherever the crowds go, to be honest, and the crowds were gathering here, by the banks of the Jordan River. People from all over Judea and Jerusalem thronging together, all because they wanted to catch a glimpse of … Continue reading By the River – John the Baptist
Prepare the Lord’s way
[Journey with Jesus - Day 3] A voice crying out, “Prepare the Lord’s way!”What does that mean for us here today? In the time of the Caesars despotic reignWhen the chosen people are in chains againPrisoners in their own holy landcrying out to see the mighty Lord’s handDesperate to hear the Lord speak his wordWhen … Continue reading Prepare the Lord’s way
Zechariah’s Story – Part 2 – promise-keeping God
[Journey with Jesus - Day 2] I will never forget the shrill sound of his voice as he let out a cry of indignation that he had been thrust out of the dark comfort of his mother’s womb into the harsh light of day. It was a sound I thought we would never hear. Tears … Continue reading Zechariah’s Story – Part 2 – promise-keeping God
Zechariah’s Story – The God of the impossible.
Journey with Jesus - Day 1 I’d long since given up hope for children. When we became betrothed and talked in earnest about our life together, Elizabeth and I just assumed children would be part of it - I mean, we both came from large families; our siblings themselves had children - why wouldn’t we? … Continue reading Zechariah’s Story – The God of the impossible.
He’s taken away my shame – Elizabeth’s story
The following is based on Luke 1:5-25. [Journey with Jesus - Day 1] Well, hello everyone, my name is Elizabeth. I used to be known as “sad Elizabeth” because myself and Zechariah were unable to have any children, and everyone knew that it was my body that wasn’t working, not Zechariah’s. What’s that, Zechariah? You didn’t tell them … Continue reading He’s taken away my shame – Elizabeth’s story
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