20.15 Similar to a stipend, or living allowance, paid according to need rather than as a graded reward for amount of work done.
20.16 See 19.30
20.17 See 16.21, 17.12, and 17.22.
20.21 The ambitious Jewish mama indeed!
20.23 Fascinating answer! Jesus’ main point is that it’s not his decision but the Father’s. Nevertheless, one can’t help wondering who will be sitting in these places, the ‘positions of honour’ next to the host; but, of course, heaven isn’t really one long sitting at a table… (see 17.3, or even 27.38)
20.25 As always, each event is an opportunity to teach a principle.
20.28 How can one be a humble servant, and yet still retain authority as a leader? Follow the example of Jesus.
20.34 Lovely conclusion: once we see things clearly, we follow Jesus.
Did Tom create this story himself, just for this meditation? I suspect he did.
I like his point that the gospel is ‘to the Jew first.’ In our politically correct culture, I suspect we take the gospel to the Jew last, or even not at all, for fear of offending.
And the last point is the best! Can we mine the rich seam of faith from the quiet and humble Christians, and display it as the best example of shining gold?
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