Day 32 on the Journey

Thursday – Luke 21: 5-36

As tension builds and the number of people in Jerusalem swells for the celebration of Passover, Jesus shares words about catastrophic events that will engulf the faithful people. As Jesus tells of the impending events what does his face look like as he speaks? Look into his eyes. What do you see? Do they show any weariness from the stress and tension of the past few weeks of ministry in Jerusalem?

As you have journeyed with Jesus over the eyes and especially this lent, is there one moment you would like to back? Is there one moment in Jesus ministry you would like to go back to and have Jesus talk with you about?

Questions for Reflection and Comment:

I want to do something different today. I want you to think about Jesus in our contemporary history. Let’s say you have the chance to sit down with Jesus and talk with him about the events of September 11, 2001. You have the opportunity to ask Jesus how he interprets those dramatic events. Imagine Jesus sharing about 911 in a similar fashion to the depiction of the events that would engulf Jerusalem.

What do you want to know?

You ask Jesus to pray. Whom does he pray for?

What does Jesus say about enemies?

How do you feel as Jesus insists that he means it when he says we should pray for our enemies?