Monday, April 5, 2010

I Don't Get It

Okay, here's a question for you Bible Scholars.

I know you're out there, reading "Banana Winds", taking notes, building a case...

Whatever.

So, please explain: Jesus was crucified, died, and was buried.

I get that.

Then, on the third day, Jesus was resurrected, raised from the dead.

I get that.

He appeared to Mary, the first witness, outside the empty tomb.

I get that.

He appeared to ten of the eleven disciples where they were hiding "for fear of the Jews", as further proof of the resurrection.

I get that.

Thomas wasn't there, so a week later, Jesus appears to them again, this time with Thomas present. More proof.

I get that.

But then, after receiving convincing proofs of the resurrection of Jesus -- empty tomb, witness, two appearances -- Peter's next comment is, "I'm going out to fish." And all the other disciples said, "We'll go with you." (Gospel of John 21:3)

What's up with that?