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November 30, 2004
surprise
"Easter wasd an unexpected turnabout in Scripture's Great Story." (McClendon) i stopped reading-- didn't they see it coming? they say that Jesus' talk of resurrection was probably thought of by the disciples as the final resurrection. when it did happen, it was a surprise. but then, one looks back through the story and this element of resurrection and surprise shows up all over.
The Old Testament stories of intervention to provide for the Hebrew people or the oppressed. God's recurring stories of mercy. then Jesus' ministry was full of radical moves, in liberation, equality, salvation, etc. Jesus turned heads, offending the religious and being there for the "sinner."
how much are we open to surprise? the Holy Spirit is not an element of faith that is to be "reduced to a footnote." rather, the spirit is our guide in this community of surprise. and it should turn heads. it is radical: heresy to the religious, liberation for the marginalized, full of grace for all.
Posted by Derrick at November 30, 2004 03:31 PM