Let's start with an interesting contrast of biblical paradigms: Exodus paradigm: Revolution →→ Revelation Pentecost paradigm: Revelation →→ Revolution! The Pentecost paradigm can be illustrated with these two passages from the New Testament. Luke 6:12-19 == Prayer (Solitude) →→ Community →→ Ministry (Mission) Now during those days he went out to the mountain to …
The Fire of Love
What a wonderful wedding yesterday. Wasn’t it? The pomp and pageantry of British royal tradition with a refreshing dose of American energy. Fabulous! And the African-American Episcopal bishop who gave the homily! And that gospel choir singing “Stand By Me”! But that African-American bishop, he spoke of love - as one would expect at …
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The book of Exodus describes the escape of the Jews from slavery in Egypt under the leadership of Moses, the miraculous crossing of the Red Sea, and the long journey through the wilderness. The people were quickly frustrated by their escape from Egypt and they turned against Moses and his god, lamenting that perhaps they …
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