Scripture: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 •
Psalm 27 • Philippians 3:17-4:1 •
Luke 13:31-35
or Luke 9:28-36, (37-43a)
As Jesus makes his way to Jerusalem, some Pharisees warn him that Herod wants to kill him. Why do you think they warned Jesus, and what was his response? Jesus follows with his lament over the city of Jerusalem. Compare images of the power of the Romans and Herod, and that of a mother hen protecting her chicks. Of conquest by force, and conquest by loving sacrifice.
The Rev. Kory Wilcoxson discusses "rejection," "broken-heartedness," "perseverance," and "protection and feeling need for protection," recurrent themes in our Lenten reflections, in "Keep on Going."
What is the reason for Jesus' lament, weeping over Jerusalem? Why did Jerusalem, and all of us, at times, reject Jesus' love for us? See In "Jesus' Sorrow," by The Rev. Robert H. Wade.
What are the stones that pave Jerusalem which Jesus laments? What are the stones thrown that not only killed the prophets, but our very souls and spirits, and which keep us from being in relationship with God and each other? See "The Road to Jerusalem is Paved With the Stones of Rejection," by The Rev. Michael K. Marsh.
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