Biblical Reading and Reflections: September 28th (Zechariah 8 & Matthew 20:17-34)
Alastair's Adversaria
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What Do You Want Me to Do for You?
In matthew, chapter 20, jesus gives the third prediction of his death. And it's important that jesus declares his death beforehand. It is not an accident or fate overtaking him unawares. Beforehand, all of these things are predicted in very great detail. When the disciples look back on this, they will see that these events happened according to god's determined plan and according to christ's foreknowledge. At this point, however, there is a jarring note as the mother of James and john comes with a request to christ. The wife of zebedee asks for a place of honour for her two sons.
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