Many of us think blessing is a reward for good behaviour, but the story of Jacob paints a different picture of God.
A reflection on Genesis 28:10-22 given to Sanctuary on 23 July 2017. Listen here, or read it here.
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
The God of Your Dreams
Many of us think blessing is a reward for good behaviour, but the story of Jacob paints a different picture of God.
A reflection on Genesis 28:10-22 given to Sanctuary on 23 July 2017. Listen here, or read it here.
Sunday, July 16, 2017
Blessed is the No-Good Trickster
Jacob was a trickster: a grabby liar who swindled his brother out of a blessing, and an inheritance. Yet God chose Jacob as the father of Israel; and through Jesus, you are invited into the family, too.
A retelling of Genesis 25:19-28:5 given to Sanctuary, 16 July 2017 (AP10). You can listen here, or read here.
Sunday, July 2, 2017
Alt*red State: A text of terror brings good news
The usual interpretation of the binding of Isaac is that God requires us to sacrifice everything, even, if asked, our own children. But could a contextual awareness provide a different and more life-giving reading?
Tonight's reflection on Genesis 22:1-14 is now available to read here, or to listen here. Given to Sanctuary, 2 July 2017 (AP08).