tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320313747187588188.post4730395054090365094..comments2024-03-28T13:59:11.445-07:00Comments on Left Behind and Loving It: Images of Hope, Suffering, and VigilanceD. Mark Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12016377712982292924noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320313747187588188.post-46049418573711107802023-12-03T07:27:07.138-08:002023-12-03T07:27:07.138-08:00One of my favorite texts, from the book of Joshua ...One of my favorite texts, from the book of Joshua no less (!), about God and "sides" is at the end of c.5, Joshua encounters "a man" with a drawn sword. Joshua asks, "Are you one of us or our adversaries?" to which the man answers, "Neither." It goes on, but that word "neither" stays with me whenever I hear a binary choice between two sides - especially when I have skin in the game. Markhttps://leftbehindandlovingit.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320313747187588188.post-5122892981436448182023-12-03T04:55:19.704-08:002023-12-03T04:55:19.704-08:00As a recovering oppressor and Calvinist (starting ...As a recovering oppressor and Calvinist (starting with 'total depravity') I'm nervous about identifying God with any side. Franz Fanon's 'Wretched of the Earth' documents the pervasive power of domination methods as the oppressed identify with the violence of the oppressor and repeat the cycle. Hamas' attack on Israel and Israel's attack on Gaza play out the patterns. The elect that are gathered are those who've been 'called out' of that cycle by a different approach and trust. Maybe.Bill Schlesingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14304598437917344802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320313747187588188.post-56852761609868362122023-12-02T17:34:21.394-08:002023-12-02T17:34:21.394-08:00Your translations and commentaries are always so h...Your translations and commentaries are always so helpful. Apocalyptic texts are wild and have often been used to frighten believers but my understanding is that apocalyptic writings are seen as comforting. That despite the experience of the powers and principalities being dominant and in control, we are to stay awake and recognize that the true power is on the side of the oppressed, that the true power shakes the very heavens, gathers the elect and reveals that the principalities and powers of this world are temporary. Perhaps a word of hope to those who are oppressed...God is on our side. Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912787652806288527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320313747187588188.post-79905882063075130652017-12-04T06:17:26.332-08:002017-12-04T06:17:26.332-08:00Hi Bill,
I like the way you've put crucifixio...Hi Bill, <br />I like the way you've put crucifixion and resurrection together as twin pillars for holding the destructiveness and renewing qualities together. That's working for me. MDD. Mark Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12016377712982292924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320313747187588188.post-35879561370684113982017-12-03T07:23:49.488-08:002017-12-03T07:23:49.488-08:00So heaven and clouds seem related. The overarchin...So heaven and clouds seem related. The overarching structures are falling apart, the thlipsis (pressure? walls closing in?) is happening, and a new 'heavenly' reality is entering the scene - crucified and risen one? Not the fixer of the powers, but the life renewer?Bill Schlesingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14304598437917344802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320313747187588188.post-88588692322407772942017-12-01T16:09:05.287-08:002017-12-01T16:09:05.287-08:00Thanks, Neil. Blessings on your Advent journey. MD...Thanks, Neil. Blessings on your Advent journey. MDD. Mark Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12016377712982292924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320313747187588188.post-30691996969970078032017-12-01T07:19:05.372-08:002017-12-01T07:19:05.372-08:00First time I’ve read your blog... love your approa...First time I’ve read your blog... love your approach. Great help for Sunday. Neil<br />Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14830050094359698255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320313747187588188.post-68844432511090060112015-11-29T06:25:38.007-08:002015-11-29T06:25:38.007-08:00Thanks, Shawna. You are always so gracious. And I&...Thanks, Shawna. You are always so gracious. And I'm using #staywoke soon. D. Mark Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12016377712982292924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320313747187588188.post-74068280838822917462015-11-28T20:40:25.872-08:002015-11-28T20:40:25.872-08:00Glad to be back in the Gospels for Advent... I'...Glad to be back in the Gospels for Advent... I'm taking a break from Narrative and preaching this text tomorrow. This was super helpful (per usual) and I'm working with the imperative to stay awake... using the current and very real need to #staywoke... that we don't fall asleep out of boredom but self preservation. <br />Thanks as always!!Shawnahttp://shawnabowman.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320313747187588188.post-15068542232776573122014-11-28T11:56:50.772-08:002014-11-28T11:56:50.772-08:00Thanks Tom and Kayelar. My the Spirit give you ......Thanks Tom and Kayelar. My the Spirit give you ... something between now and Sunday. D. Mark Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12016377712982292924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320313747187588188.post-17465023247709293292014-11-28T11:13:35.752-08:002014-11-28T11:13:35.752-08:00Thanks for this exegesis... As Tom Blair has said,...Thanks for this exegesis... As Tom Blair has said, I'm not sure how this is going to come together on Sunday morning, but I've got more to work with now... :)Kayelarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14724872120474236191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320313747187588188.post-84535543763539938852014-11-25T19:04:56.498-08:002014-11-25T19:04:56.498-08:00really helpful!
just don't know exactly how i...really helpful!<br /><br />just don't know exactly how it will come together for Sunday at this point, but a great contribution!blairhughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01296619275162368284noreply@blogger.com