Readings for 6th Sunday of Easter, 5/4/13: Acts 16:9-15, Psalm 67, Revelation 21:1-10, 22 - 22:5, John 14:23-29 Acts 16:9-15: I am particularly interested in the description of Lydia in this passage, one often overlooked by those who insist the Bible directs women to submissive, secondary roles. Note the changing voice/narration in this section. Luke becomes first person narrator instead of third. People have speculated on why - poor editing? Was he particularly passionate about passages where he slips into first person? Food for thought. Lydia has her whole household baptized. We don't hear anything of a husband, or his position on all this. Interesting. "If you have judged me to be faithful . . . " How do you judge the faith of another? We are not supposed to 'judge others' in some senses, but when are we called to judge, in what ways and situations? By what criteria? I thought this an interesting criterion she sets for them - if I am faithful, share my
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