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What will it mean for us to ‘be like the angels’ in Luke 20?

November 3, 2022November 1, 2022 by Ian Paul

The Sunday’s lectionary reading for the Third before Advent in Year C is Luke 20.27–38. Once more, the lectionary makes an odd choice; it would be more natural to read on to verse 40 and complete the pericope. The narrative recounts an exchange between Jesus and the Sadducees, who do not believe in bodily resurrection, … Continue Reading

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What does it mean to ‘be like the angels’ in Luke 20?

November 11, 2019November 8, 2019 by Ian Paul

This Sunday’s lectionary reading, Third before Advent in Year C, is Luke 20.27-38. Once more, the lectionary makes an odd choice; it would be more natural to read on to verse 40 and complete the pericope. The narrative recounts an exchange between Jesus and the Sadducees, who do not believe in bodily resurrection, and so … Continue Reading

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