“Teacher,” someone shouted at Jesus, “tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me” (Luke 12:13). Speaking to a crowd big enough to trample each other isn’t an ideal educational setting, and this student isn’t really asking a question. Still, Rabbi Jesus manages to turn that selfish demand into a teachable moment in this week’s Gospel lesson.
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