Gather

Posted byBob ReszlerPosted inLiturgy of the Word
John 11:45-56
{ THE SEED } What comes to mind when you read this ordinary word?

gather

{ THE SPROUT } How does the word change when part of the Gospel phrase?

gather into one the dispersed children of God

{ THE PLANT } How is God speaking to you today?

He prophesied that Jesus was going to die for the nation, and not only for the nation, but also to gather into one the dispersed children of God.

{ THE BEFORE } Does God’s message change knowing the Gospel setting?

Many of the Jews who had come to Mary and seen what Jesus had done began to believe in Him.

{ THE AFTER } Does God’s message change knowing the Gospel conclusion?

Now the Passover of the Jews was near, and many went up from the country to Jerusalem before Passover to purify themselves.