Anglican Cycle of Prayer:
Psalm: 45 1 Sam 16:14-23
Ripon and Leeds - (York, England) The Rt Rev'd John Richard Packer
Ripon and Leeds - Knaresborough - (York, England) The Rt Rev'd James Harold Bell
Reading:
Genesis 33
Thoughts:
There must have been subtext that doesn't come through in the Biblical text. Esau tells Jacob he doesn't want the gifts; Jacob insists; Esau accepts. Esau tells Jacob to come now; Jacob makes an excuse; Esau says he will stay with Jacob; Jacob tells him not to bother; Esau relents and goes on ahead. Then Jacob doesn't go where Esau is - he makes himself a home elsewhere.
It is not revealed why Jacob goes to Shechem instead of to Seir, which is apparently where Esau settled.
Tomorrow: a story of familial love. It's a bit violent, but it's a good story.
Pure Naturalism
1 week ago
1 comments:
I think there almost *always* unexplained subtext in these Biblical stories. But I suppose that's part of what makes the treasure hunt for new discoveries so exciting!
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