Breaking the Word

GOSPEL READING: LUKE 10:38-42

Mary sat at the feet of Jesus which denotes a close attention. Her mind was composed and she resolved to catch every word that Jesus delivered. (Like Paul was brought up at the feet of Gamaliel). Martha was not sitting at the feet and hence she was not composed or resolved to listen because she was distracted. Sitting and running around is equal to being attentive and distracted.

The disproportionate attention to worldly cares and pursuits is often the occasion of disturbance in families and of strife and contention among relations. Worldly business is a snare to us when it hinders us from serving God and getting good to our souls. Inordinate care or trouble about many things in this world is a common fault among Christ’s disciples; it is very displeasing to Christ, and that for which they often come under the rebukes of God.

இயேசுவின் காலடியில் அமர்ந்திருப்பது அவரோடு கொண்டுள்ள நெருக்கத்தையும்> ஆர்வத்தையும்> ஈடுபாட்டையும் காட்டுகிறது. பணிகள் புரிவதில் பரபரப்பாய் இருப்பது கவலைப்படுவதை குறிக்கிறது. உலகு சார்ந்த கவலைகள் இறைவனிடமிருந்து நம்மை பிரிக்கிறது அதேபோல் உறவுகளிமிருந்தும் பிரிக்கிறது (சகோதரிமேல் கோபம்> வெறுப்பு).

GOSPEL READING: MATTHEW 12:14-21

As in the midst of Christ’s greatest humiliations, there were proofs of his dignity, so also in the midst of greatest hounours, he gave proofs of his humility. When the mighty works he did gave him an opportunity of making figure, yet he emptied himself and made himself of no reputation. The Pharisees were vexed not only because of his miracles but also because of his doctrine which was directly opposed to them.

The purpose of the gospel is to bring people to trust in the name of Jesus Christ. Until he establishes justice on the earth; the coastlands will wait for his teaching (Isa 42:4). The coastlands here refer to the gentiles. The gentiles shall wait for the law and the law here means the faith they in the name of Jesus. This is the law of salvation for the evangelist: faith in the name of Jesus.

பரிசேயர்கள் இயேசுவுக்கு எதிராக புறப்படுவற்கு காரணம் இயேசுவின் புதுமையும் போதனையும் தான். இயேசுவின் பெயரில் நம்பிக்கை கொள்வோர் மீட்பை பெறுவர் என்பது நற்செய்தியாளரின் போதனை. இதைதான் எசாயா இறைவாக்கினர் 42:4 கூறுகிறது: (எல்லா மக்களினங்களும் இவர் பெயரில் நம்பிக்கை கொள்வர்).