- Reading Mark 5. 21 – 43
- Introduction to the talk - Culture and Crowd
- I originally watched a Euro football match between Hungary and Portugal and it felt very strange seeing a full stadium
- Long lens photos in the news that make beaches look crowded during the pandemic
- Crowds are part of our culture, Donald Trump and the inauguration crowds and those at his rallies
- It will be strange when we get back after social distancing
- Crowds give a feeling of anonymity
- In the readings, crowds feature strongly
- Jesus is busy teaching but is interrupted by a synagogue ruler
- Jesus is then interrupted by the woman who has been suffering for years
- Both had heard about Jesus and believed he could help
- Jesus doesn't need celebrity endorsements
- Thoughts on the talk
- Music for reflection and three questions for personal reflection
- How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
- 1. Where am I in the crowd?
- 2. Is it me who wants to reach out to Jesus for his touch today?
- 3. Am I to be Jesus' hands and feet to server others?
