Mark 10: 15 On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves
Jesus has come to the temple for the final time. He is not the meek and mild Jesus. He is a man with a mission. He says that the place of worship has become a place for robbers.
The authorities don't appreciate this one bit. Everything they have worked for is in jeopardy. They begin to plot to kill Jesus.
It's compelling to consider this Jesus in light of the UMC and our problems with sexuality. I know many Christians who say that homosexuality is a sin. They know that, because it's in the Bible. They find it outrageous that anyone would consider having a same sex marriage in the church, much less to ordain homosexuals. They picture Jesus outraged at these things, overturned tables would be a bare beginning of where they think he would take it. Others, like myself, see the potential outrage directed towards those who would exclude other believers from the full bounty of faith.
Prayer: Lord, we fail You every day. Help us to see how we can strengthen the bond between Your people. I pray for Your church and Your clergy in particular. Guide Your church to strengthen the faith of believers and to show Christian love to nonbelievers.
Amen
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