Time to sit down and write the sermon for Mothering Sunday; so it is a nice hot bath, some aromatherapy oil and time to think through ideas.
For some time I have been collecting information on Susanna Wesley, a woman that suffered many tragedies in her life, but one who knew her own mind in an age when the role of women was questioned. Undoubtedly, Susanna had a big influence on all her children including John and Charles. John himself acknowledges her role many times in his journal. Somehow, all of this needs working into something that will be of benefit to parents and grandparents of our congregation. That is the task for today.
Enjoying the soak, I begin to think of Mary and slowly a question forms in my mind. I have no idea of the answer and that ‘bugs’ me. I think of giving it as an essay question to theological students, but that is not easy at the moment so, I place it here instead.
I’m sure there is someone out there who may have thought this through or has some ideas on the matter so please feel free to comment. Here is the question:
To what extent did Mary’s upbringing of Jesus affect his future ministry and teaching?
Tags: History, lesson from life, Ministry