Friday 22/05/2026

Luke 8
In this week’s readings Luke has been calling to our attention remarkable things that happened to Jesus, that Jesus caused to happen, and that he taught (in parables). It culminates in today’s reading with Jesus displaying such authority over sickness and death; this is no mere human being. Tomorrow we read how he is able to gift that same power and authority to his disciples, but it is not for the purpose of being able to put on a good circus show: it is to enhance their preaching of the gospel (v2, v6). Our task is still to share the good news of Jesus: is that best enhanced today by miraculous healings, or should expect something different?

The Revd. David Hildred