Drew Downs, Writing with Hope – Make a New Normal

Between Proper 24 + 25 (Year B)

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Heading into this week’s gospel, we are reminded once again of the need to establish the context and remember where we are.

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In seeking a special place among the disciples, James, John, and the disciples misunderstand an essential part of following Jesus.

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The problem with James and John isn’t just hubris—but how they want to be better than their neighbors—and missing the point.

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When James and John request a special place, they make the mistake of thinking they’re better. We must resist thinking they’re worse.

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Following a leader into the unknown is never an easy proposition. Following when death and the end of the movement is even harder.

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In skipping over the third Passion prediction, the lectionary doesn’t help us connect the dots to the nature of the disciples’ error.