Margaret

So often Christ’s example of speaking to women directly is not recognized for the groundbreaking behavior that it was. Ending this post with Christ’s words about the greatest being those who are seen as the least is a powerful reminder that He didn’t see any of us the way the world (including too many of our churches) sees us.

Cheryl, thanks for your blogs. I realize my comments are years after your writing, but I’m glad your writing is still here because I am struggling with these Pauline things taken out of context too.

I wanted to inquire about the comment “Our tradition says that Jesus was crucified on Friday, but God’s word doesn’t say that. I believed God first and then had it proved to me that his word prevailed and our tradition was the one that was faulty.” – I had struggled with the same thing, but have read that in Jewish/Hebrew custom, ANY part of a day will count as a day. It need not be a full day. (This is similar to that a father can be a father-in-law or grandfather and STILL be called a father in Hebrew.) Yet you mention that it was the 3 nights you questioned. What is the conclusion that you came to while in Israel in regards to the resurrection after 3 days and nights?