nicodemus – Linda Vogt Turner

Epiphany X: Jesus Talk — in the Dark

Man and woman in a first-century setting seated face to face on a couch with sandals removed, moon and night sky visible through a parted curtain behind them.

A night conversation in John’s Gospel raises a question readers seldom ask: Who is the Teacher of Israel — and what is he doing speaking with Jesus in the moonlight?

“Honour your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise)

In a letter to the ancient Ephesians, St. Paul wrote Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise),“that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.” In John’s Gospel, two teachersContinue reading ““Honour your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise)”