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During our Lenten study of the prophets on Sunday mornings, we were reminded that the dominant culture of King Solomon and his descendents was characterized by one-dimensional communication. That type of culture is sustained by the transmittal of factual memos, by a fierce concentration on bottom-line results, by filling quotas, by issuing commands. Typical speech in the dominant culture is thin in meaning and characterized by vast quantities of unilateral dictum.
April 2012 Disciples Glorifying Christ & Serving Others
Sound familiar? In contrast, the prophets uttered a message from God in poetry overflowing with fiery emotions and striking metaphor. They painted pictures that were sometimes imprecise, but always evocative, intemperate, and rich in meaning. The prophets did not set down doctrine, but their poetry conveyed
the passionate commitment of God. Prophetic speech is thick with meaning and summons us into deeper relationship with God and each other. The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ enacts the poetry of God. As we observe and celebrate Holy Week and the Easter season, let us not diminish God’s Good News by jumping over the pathos, the passion, the piercing love, and the trumpeting joy, and landing with both feet on a flat interpretation of their meaning. Resurrection is a poetic experience, not elevator talk. Experiencing our relationship with the dying and risen Lord propels us to the liturgy, because liturgy at its best embodies and dramatizes the poetry of God. The familiar words of the liturgy rise to life again through the power of the Holy Spirit when we Continued on page 2
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