A Frank Exchange of Views

A Frank Exchange of Views
Pentecost 21, Matthew 22:15-23, Exodus 33:12-23
Both God and Jesus welcome a debate,
a frank exchange of views to clear the air.
When Moses talks to God, he tells it straight,
and God lets go of wrath, reverts to care.
The Sadducees and scribes use words to snare,
but Jesus turns the tables with his skill:
the coin they showed him with the emperor’s stare
did not belong within the temple till.
A bride for seven brothers was absurd,
but mocking can’t deny the heavenly life
where women’s rights to dignity are heard,
and no-one is defined as slave or wife.
So if you need to name your fears or doubt,
then share your thoughts and let the questions out.
  Barbara Messner 14 October 2020