In this evocative story from the midst of the borderlands, Jesus places himself as a border-crosser and boundary-breaker.
In this story from the borderlands between Samaria and Galilee, Jesus heals ten people of leprosy. One turns back and thanks him.
This passage is rich with opportunity for the interpreter or preacher to find some amazing things to explore. It has lots of space to run around and play with metaphor, ideation, and connection.
It also seems to play straight into some of our weird assumptions about our own worldviews and what we take for granted.
Here are some ways I approach this text:
- Reflection
- Reflection on mistakes
- No Between 22 & 23
- Video