Contents
Introduction
The arresting of John the Baptizer implies the end of his mission and the beginning of the mission of Jesus. John’s arrest also intensified the proclamation of the Good News. Putting John in prison can never mean imprisoning also the Gospel message. Hence, Jesus invited all including those who arrested John, to repent and embrace the Good News of God’s kingdom. The mission of proclaiming the Good News is.….
The irresistible call
Jesus’ call Deute opisō mou – Come, follow me, was and remains an irresistible call. It is a divine invitation from which none can liberate himself/herself even if the person wishes. It is a magnetic call. Jesus knows the nature of the mission of the proclamation of the Gospel and, he equally knows the qualifications needed to be part of it. Mark reports that Jesus went up to a mountain and called to himself those he wanted, they went to him and he constituted them the Twelve Apostles (Mark 3:13–19). Now, those he wanted means those he has examined and found capable of being disciples. Jesus did not choose his favourites, the children of his friends, his friends or even his relations, or those who offer him money and spies against other people. He called those who can deliver. Today, and in many of the Senior Seminaries and other formation houses in the world, especially, here in Nigeria, the situation is completely the opposite. And this is why things are not as they should be. Yet, those concerned seem to be comfortable with the situation. As already underlined, the expression come, follow me (Greek: deute opisō mou), is a command and.…
Conclusion
Those who believed the teachings of Jesus and repented of their sins experienced and continue to experience the power of the Good News by being liberated of their ailments, both physical and especially spiritual. The first step towards any form of healing is for one to abide by the teachings of the Gospel. That is, to repent and change one’s style of life which is not in harmony with the divine dictates. Today.….
FOR DETAILS, GET YOUR OWN COPIES OF THE BOOK “THE WORD OF LIFE: SUNDAY REFLECTIONS” (vols. I and II)!! The reflection for the 3rd Sunday of the Year (B) is found on vol. II pages 67–77. Happy reading!
For details on how to get it, contact the author on this link: https://m.me/uchennabiblia?fbclid=IwAR2yeg4a6sDGBp9QGkIvKj6FSADumMokN6lshdE0zuo-JHs6qOmlhA7jyHo or email me at: postmaster@uchennabiblia.com or simply send an SMS on 08116100926, and I will get back to you.