The following question is based upon the Gospel reading for this coming Sunday, July 1.
What was the disciples' response to Jesus' decision to by-pass a Samaritan village?
A. They understood that Jesus was on a mission to Jerusalem and simply followed him.
B. Because of the animosity between the Jews and the Samaritans, they threw rocks towards the village.
C. They asked Jesus if he wanted them to call down fire upon the village to destroy the people who lived there.
D. They were happy that they did not have to go into the evil Samaritan village.
The answer is C. There is a bit of truth in each of the answers. A. Jesus was determined to go to Jerusalem as part of his mission to declare the message of the Kingdom of God there. B. There was an historical hostility between Jews and Samaritans. D. Since there was no love lost between Jews and Samaritans, most Jews would have been much happier to simply avoid Samaritan villages altogether.
THOUGHTFUL REFLECTION: Why do you think the disciples suggested calling fire down on the Samaritans as a proper way to deal with them? What was the basis for Jesus' rebuke of his disciples?
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