Handt Hanson HONOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 | LUKE 14:12-14 On the opposite end of yesterday’s words regarding public shame is public honor. Jesus expresses expectations for hosts, and his words are a challenge to the honor system embedded in first-century culture. To secure your place in this system, it was appropriate to invite friends, family, and rich neighbors. Reciprocal requests would come, as the public acknowledgement of an honorable person brought its own rewards. But Jesus calls into question this type of caste system, imagining instead hosts who choose to associate with people who are “poor, crippled, lame, and blind.” The problem for the hosts, Jesus points out, is that no honor comes to them in return, at least not in the present. Jesus says, “You will be blessed because they cannot repay you, for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” How can you break down the social hierarchy in your own relationships? This week, place yourself in the life of someone who is “poor, lame, crippled, or blind” and welcome that person to your dinner table. Like · · 2 hours ago near Prior Lake ·
Posted on: Thu, 05 Sep 2013 14:38:39 +0000
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