Monday’s thoughts
“Don’t Make Me Laugh” is the title to the sermon for Sunday, January 21st. I have wanted to do a series of sermons on biblical humor and this is one episode of an attempt. Much in our bible is given to us with humor. The problem is we have so domesticated it that the humor has been stripped from it.
The story of Abraham and Sarah is a prime example. This is a story of an older couple and when she finds out she is pregnant she is so convinced it is a joke that when the baby is born he is named “laughing child”. I plan to point out several stories in the bible that are made more meaningful if we can see the humor in the stories.
Let me ask this question and tell me what you think. When Jesus said, “If your hand causes you to sin cut it off. If you eye causes you to sin pluck it out”, was he serious or is this an example of ironic humor?
If you have thoughts about the humor in the bible write me at charlesschuster@fcfumc.net If you are willing to have your thoughts shared with the congregation hit the “comments” box on this page.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Charles
