The Bible As Scripture

The Bible As Scripture

In this episode, Michael describes how John's Gospel is an entry point to experiencing the Bible as sacred literature. Here are the readings shared:Matthew 9.27-31: After Jesus left the girl’s home, two blind men followed along behind him, shouting, “Son of David, have mercy on us!”28They went right into the house where he was staying, and Jesus asked them, “Do you believe I can make you see?” “Yes, Lord,” they told him, “we do.” 29Then he touched their eyes and said, “Because of your faith, it will happen.” 30And suddenly they could see! Jesus sternly warned them, “Don’t tell anyone about this.” 31But instead, they spread his fame all over the region.John 8.57-59: The people said, “You aren’t even fifty years old. How can you say you have seen Abraham?” 58 Jesus answered, “The truth is, I existed before Abraham was even born!” 59 At that point they picked up stones to kill him. But Jesus hid himself from them and left the Temple.11.25-26: Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who bel