I’m
committed to reading my bible through this year. I marvel at the little details
God is showing me in the stories that are already familiar. One thing I’ve been
noticing are the “post-titles. The writers of this magnificent book often put
titles after the name as a reference point of whom they are speaking.
Some of
these titles are so that you can place their descendants or where they are from
like Joseph of Arimathea. Clearly, we understand that Joe is from Arimathea.
It’s similar to what we say up here in Dutch country – Henry Yoder’s Betty.
This would mean she is the “Betty” who is married to Henry Yoder – for
reference. You get the picture?
Post titles
are important when reading the scriptures. When every other gal is named Mary –
it’s good to know which one we’re talking about. Is it the one who was from
Magdala or the mother of Jesus?
The thing
that has impressed me, however, are the post-titles that are given according to
your response to Jesus. Mary – the mother of Jesus. John – the one whom Jesus
loved. Thomas – the doubter and Judas – the one who betrayed him.
