A Second Take of a Past Mistake

A Second Take of a Past Mistake

John the Apostle records the curious incident where Jesus asks Simon Peter three times in a row: “do you love me?” At first glance, the exchange seems awkward as Peter keeps answering the same question over and again. What was Jesus doing? He was giving...
Rejoicing on A Cursed Day

Rejoicing on A Cursed Day

The 9th of Av is one of the saddest annual events on the Jewish calendar. On this day, the Jewish people mourn the destruction of Solomon’s Temple, the burning of Herod’s Temple, the crushing of the final Jewish rebellion against Rome, the expulsions of the Jews from...
A Second Take of a Past Mistake

A Second Take For a Past Mistake

John the Apostle records the curious incident where Jesus asks Simon Peter three times in a row: “do you love me?” At first glance, the exchange seems awkward as Peter keeps answering the same question over and again. What was Jesus doing? He was giving...