Scripture this week

This week we are going to read one of my favorite sections of Mark's gospel. Here is the text:

Mark 5:21-43 New Revised Standard Version
Mark 5:21-43 The Message

It may seem like a long passage. Actually it is. However, it is not one that I can easily chop up. You will notice when you read it that there are two stories. One begins, the second one interrupts and then the first one finishes. I have pointed out this sort of thing before in Mark and it will happen again. I like to think of it as sort of a sandwich. When the gospel writer does this, I like to think there is a reason and that the two stories somehow play off each other.

Let me know what you think.

Peace be with you,

will