tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6381557444269413747.post3329186971765278786..comments2024-02-07T10:46:06.465-05:00Comments on Mind On Fire: Reflections on Romans Chapter 12 - Part IBob - Mind on Firehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13018004821460668489noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6381557444269413747.post-23566086147896329212010-09-20T19:53:27.118-04:002010-09-20T19:53:27.118-04:00Gracious, I hadn't noticed that either. Thanks...Gracious, I hadn't noticed that either. Thanks for pointing it out. <br /><br />Perhaps one reason we don't see connections like this, is that we preachers and teachers generally choose a "manageable" portion of scripture to deal with. It's been my experience that discerning a proper pericope or inclusio is hard work in and of itself.<br /> <br />When I have felt the need to preach an entire chapter, I find it difficult both for me and my listeners to follow--we're simply not accustomed to, nor have we been educated in, dealing with lengthy passages. See, even that last sentence was a bear, wasn't it.<br /><br />Your observation also fits with something I realized when preaching through Romans. Many consider it a compendium of Paul's theology, but I found it to be deeply pastoral for a church struggling with conflict. Your insight is more evidence of Paul's pleading for their getting along with one another in Christ.Pastor Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04506888721434975233noreply@blogger.com