Who Sinned?
The question, “Who sinned?” launches us into a multi-week exploration of the local context of John 10:10 and Jesus’ offer of an abundant life. Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind? John 9:2, NRSV
Victimhood
Like the meritocracy, victimhood is another way we seek to answer the question, “Who sinned?” The Lord God called to the man, and said to him, “Where are you?” He said, “I heard the sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.” He said, “Who told you …
Spitting Image
Jesus’ response to the man born blind moves to reveal him as someone made in the spitting image of the divine. At least that is a playful way to talk about Jesus’ actions that answer the question, “What now?” When he had said this, he spat on the ground and made mud with the saliva …
Life in the Void
Before exploring where we ended last time before we consider how the man born blind uses his freedom, it is important to reflect more on life in the void. This is especially true for those born into the void who never experienced an early return to presence. This topic is important to me because, as …
The History of Time and the Genesis of You
The History of Time and the Genesis of You offers a fresh look at the Genesis creation story. While dabbling in and respecting science, it is really about inviting the reader into a personal creation experience. Read more