Biblical Reading and Reflections: August 22nd (Amos 3 & John 18:1-27)
Alastair's Adversaria
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The Crossing of the Brook Kidron in the Gospels
John 18 describes the betrayal, capture and trials of jesus leading up to his crucifixion. His crossing of the brook kidron should be related to david's crossing of that same brook during absalom's coup. Judas in these stories, is like ahithophel. He is the one who gives counsel to the opponents of the king. And as he crosses over the book kidron, ascends the mount of olives, he's playing out this story of David again.
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