The controversial moment, when Jesus seems to insult a Canaanite woman may be our most important opportunity to learn.
From discerning purity and defilement
Proper 15A | Genesis 45:1-15, Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28
Here’s what happens today. Preachers all over the place have to confront their own hermeneutic about the nature of Jesus. And some will point out the vile thing Jesus says in the gospel. Some will defend it under the pretense that Jesus can’t possibly say something bad. And some will avoid the whole thing to talk about Joseph and his brothers.
What happens in Matthew 15 creates an existential crisis for those who demand pure divinity and a strong tradition. Which is probably most of us!
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