tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320313747187588188.post7545996700804801606..comments2024-03-28T13:59:11.445-07:00Comments on Left Behind and Loving It: To Glorify and ... Enjoy? D. Mark Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12016377712982292924noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320313747187588188.post-37772907243680805972024-03-18T15:12:32.652-07:002024-03-18T15:12:32.652-07:00Thanks. I like the way you're thinking here.Thanks. I like the way you're thinking here. Mark Davishttps://leftbehindandlovingit.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320313747187588188.post-24254187647797706792024-03-18T15:10:41.594-07:002024-03-18T15:10:41.594-07:00As far as I know, the Revised Common Lectionary is...As far as I know, the Revised Common Lectionary is used in quite a few churches. This is the reading in the Presbyterian Glory to God hymnal as well as the Vanderbilt Lectionary source that I use. Mark Davishttp://leftbehindandlovingit.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320313747187588188.post-56733127507606126892024-03-17T04:11:16.952-07:002024-03-17T04:11:16.952-07:00A thought. ὁ ἄρχων seems similar to the English &...A thought. ὁ ἄρχων seems similar to the English 'arch.' The arch is also what holds up a structure, and carries weight. The 'arch' of the τοῦ κόσμου τούτου - this world - is that which carries its weight and holds it up from falling. At that level, dynamics of 'Power, Prosperity, Prestige, and Privilege' - along with scapegoating and self-justification - seem pretty 'arch.'Bill Schlesingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14304598437917344802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320313747187588188.post-42964635660096024432024-03-15T13:59:12.277-07:002024-03-15T13:59:12.277-07:00Someone, another blogger, said that in verse 32, i...Someone, another blogger, said that in verse 32, if we change "draw", the 2nd definition you cite, to "drag", the 1st definition, then all are saved even if they don't want it. Dragging, kicking, screaming and protesting, we WILL be dragged into salvation by Jesus. Ha!<br /><br />I, too, really enjoy your insights of the Gospel. When I am on lectionary (mostly but not always), I turn to page for new understanding of the Greek, which I do not know. Thank you!Pastor Gary Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00309522006959586019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320313747187588188.post-76193747973460585652024-03-13T16:08:39.241-07:002024-03-13T16:08:39.241-07:00the lectionary of what church? thanks for your fee...the lectionary of what church? thanks for your feedback. bethelfiles@gmail.comChristopher Skipphttps://leftbehindandlovingit.blogspot.com/2015/03/to-glorify-and-enjoy.html#comment-formnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320313747187588188.post-10998299872396608512021-03-21T05:44:52.462-07:002021-03-21T05:44:52.462-07:00Root in v. 21 of 'see' is ὁράω ; accordin...Root in v. 21 of 'see' is ὁράω ; according to Strong: properly, to stare at (compare G3700). Is it possible that the Greeks (Hellenes) were just curious about the noise, and Jesus' answer is a bit of a rebuke?Bill Schlesingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14304598437917344802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320313747187588188.post-88078582170161386902021-03-20T13:26:50.217-07:002021-03-20T13:26:50.217-07:00Hi Mark, thank you so much for your blog. I had a ...Hi Mark, thank you so much for your blog. I had a question from a parishioner this week asking who 'the ruler of this world' is. While I can point them towards both more traditional and progressive takes, I'd love to be able to share yours if you are willing. -DanaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320313747187588188.post-75532795704384707792021-03-16T23:19:47.288-07:002021-03-16T23:19:47.288-07:00For what it's worth: I wonder whether the crow...For what it's worth: I wonder whether the crowd actually does interpret the sound (better than voice?) from heaven (v 29). Thunder was often the sound associated with G-d (Exod 20:15: 'All of the people saw the thunder(!); Pss 18, 29; Gnostic text:The Thunder, Perfect Mind, etc). And angels were messengers of the Voice/Sound. In addition, Jesus does not correct their understanding but says it was for their sake, not his.<br /><br />And is it pushing too far to notice that the crowd is 'standing' a la Israel stands at Sinai (a 'Standing' still commemorated by some today). Standing is the posture of liturgy, of the angels, and so on<br />Rick Strelanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09748454442741602352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320313747187588188.post-28771733119078320752018-03-18T17:42:57.855-07:002018-03-18T17:42:57.855-07:00It's very kind of you to take the time to do s...It's very kind of you to take the time to do so even once. <br />Thanks, <br />MDD. Mark Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12016377712982292924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320313747187588188.post-49978112131853375322018-03-17T17:17:17.814-07:002018-03-17T17:17:17.814-07:00I should tell you very frequently how much I appre...I should tell you very frequently how much I appreciate your blogPastor Pam Marollahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927145276101644745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320313747187588188.post-71732691461352179532015-04-13T03:19:54.459-07:002015-04-13T03:19:54.459-07:00Having a life purpose and knowing what you want ar...Having a life purpose and knowing what you want are the beginning of wisdom! This is a great resource to share with <a href="http://huntervalleyhampers.com/product/fresh-fruit-basket/" rel="nofollow">friends and family</a> as well as <a href="http://gourmetgiftbox.blogspot.com.au/2015/04/artisan-foodie-mystery.html" rel="nofollow">artisan makers</a>. Thanks for taking the time to put this together.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02590086429820461738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320313747187588188.post-61950500285855137882015-03-22T07:31:26.016-07:002015-03-22T07:31:26.016-07:00Specifically, it's our psyche in the Kosmos - ...Specifically, it's our psyche in the Kosmos - our selfhood in the order of things that is constructed for some to succeed and others to fail, to measure success by power and security, and to deny the responsibility for all others. The self that is comfortable in that world will lose its life. The self that 'hates' - rejects - opts out of that world and that relational understanding of self will be alive in a way that has neither an origin nor a termination point.Bill Schlesingerhttp://www.projectvidaelpaso.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320313747187588188.post-24411059382528096452015-03-19T06:44:15.608-07:002015-03-19T06:44:15.608-07:00I appreciate your use of the word psyche rather th...I appreciate your use of the word psyche rather than soul or life. It seems to me that when Christ calls us to "lose our lives"--that call is for us to forget about ourselves (at least in the way of living in which we are living to "CYA"--that is, save our own hides all the time). That call to lose our lives is the call to trust in the providence of God and take a leap for the sake of the other, not ourselves. It sure seems that is Jesus' message in his words--and his actions all the way to the cross. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com