Uniquely nonsensical interpretation of Matt 8:1-17 - Just for fun =)
Uniquely nonsensical interpretation of Matt 8:1-17 - Just for fun =)
It is with the permission of the originator of this uique and nonsensical interpretation of Matt 8:1-17 that I'm sharing this with you. To protect the identity of the originator, he shall remain anonymous, which was also what I've promised him as he gave me permission to share this here ...
Our class was asked to look at Matt 8:1-17 and see how the passage relate or spoke to us and this was what was discovered!!
... So there was this leper right (v2)? He came before Jesus, and he knelt before the Lord. The kneeling was the sign of a ritualistic plea. Then he cried out in faith, (try chanting this out) "Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean!" There was the ritual; there was the plea. This man knew to fall prostrate before God, in symbolistic rituals and carefully crafted words of faith. This man is a Lutheran, or an Anglican.
... Then there was the centurion (v5). He knew exactly what to do. No need for words of fancy, he cut straight to the chase. "I tell this one, 'Go,' and he goes... 'Come' and he comes.." He understood the system. He was familiar with the structure. He was methodical. This man is a Methodist.
... Finally there was Peter's mother-in-law (v14). She did nothing. She merely lay there in bed, awaiting for the Lord's healing in His time. She believed in predestination. This woman is a Presbyterian.
Gee ... we never knew the different denominations existed even in the Bible - does it mean all denominations are predestined?? =)
Well, this entry is just to spark off some fun and light-heartedness. Take it with a pinch of salt and don't get too personal =)
It is with the permission of the originator of this uique and nonsensical interpretation of Matt 8:1-17 that I'm sharing this with you. To protect the identity of the originator, he shall remain anonymous, which was also what I've promised him as he gave me permission to share this here ...
Our class was asked to look at Matt 8:1-17 and see how the passage relate or spoke to us and this was what was discovered!!
... So there was this leper right (v2)? He came before Jesus, and he knelt before the Lord. The kneeling was the sign of a ritualistic plea. Then he cried out in faith, (try chanting this out) "Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean!" There was the ritual; there was the plea. This man knew to fall prostrate before God, in symbolistic rituals and carefully crafted words of faith. This man is a Lutheran, or an Anglican.
... Then there was the centurion (v5). He knew exactly what to do. No need for words of fancy, he cut straight to the chase. "I tell this one, 'Go,' and he goes... 'Come' and he comes.." He understood the system. He was familiar with the structure. He was methodical. This man is a Methodist.
... Finally there was Peter's mother-in-law (v14). She did nothing. She merely lay there in bed, awaiting for the Lord's healing in His time. She believed in predestination. This woman is a Presbyterian.
Gee ... we never knew the different denominations existed even in the Bible - does it mean all denominations are predestined?? =)
Well, this entry is just to spark off some fun and light-heartedness. Take it with a pinch of salt and don't get too personal =)
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