Gen 18:1-10 Ps 14:2-5 Col 1:24-28 Lk 10:38-42
Abraham, now settled by the oaks of Mamre, near Hebron, south of Jerusalem, gives proper hospitality to his three special visitors. But he addresses only one of them as Lord. The Lord promises a son to the couple in their old age. So that God’s covenant promise to Abraham of countless descendants can begin to come true.
Paul had explained to the Colossians that God’s covenant plan is now back on track. Christ’s death was sufficient for our redemption, but Paul sees his afflictions as adding to those of Christ, both helping spread the knowledge of redemption more widely and deeply, and to make a contribution towards the debt Christ has already paid on our behalf.
The Jews believed that God would reveal his secret plans for creation: Paul says these have now been revealed – the mystery is Jesus the Christ, the man who is the revelation of God.
In Luke’s description of Jesus’ visit to Martha and Mary their brother Lazarus is not mentioned. Like Sarah, Martha is busy preparing the meal. With so much to do she is naturally – but not obsessively – distracted, and asks for Mary’s help. But Jesus reminds her that listening to the words of their prophetic guest is more important than domestic perfection.
Psalm Response: The just will live in the presence of the Lord.
(Gen 18:1-10 Ps 14:2-5 Col 1:24-28 Lk 10:38-42)
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