Reflections on the Gospel – Matthew 22:15-22 – “The Icon/Image of God”
Read the Gospel text here: Matthew 22:15-22 Reflections on the Gospel – Matthew 22:15-22 – “The Icon/Image of God” What no parable? We are taking a break from parables for the next couple weeks. But fear not we still have a few of Jesus’ most challenging and wonderful parables to examine before the end of November. But today and for a couple weeks we find ourselves standing in the Courtyard of the Temple listening in as Jesus is challenged and verbally attacked by various groups – scribes, Pharisees, Herodians, Sadducees (just to name a few). In the text for today the questioning attackers are trying a new tactic: flattery, manipulation and seduction. “Oh teacher, we know you are so holy and teach God’s way in truth and purity, please tell us the answer to this important spiritual question… blah, blah, blah.” Jesus does not fall for it, but it certainly would be easy for others to be snagged by this. The question itself seems ...