This is the Word of the Lord;possibly

A conversation on the phone about scriptural authority led to some ideas on further liturgical reform (What? Doesn’t everyone do this?)

In England most scripture, however obscure, is usually terminated by the formula
This is the Word of the Lord
THANKS BE TO GOD
We reckon we could improve on that in time for Common Worship 2020. Try these out before the Liturgical Commission copyright them.

1.
I’m not sure this is the Word of the Lord

2.
Those fundamentalists think that this is the Word of the Lord

3. (for seasonal use - the panto season)
This is the Word of the Lord
OH NO IT ISN’T!
Oh yes it is!
OH NO IT ISN’T!

4.
If this is the Word of the Lord I’m a monkey’s uncle

5. (for use in university cities)
This isn’t the Word of the Lord, but it is a powerful myth which contains timeless truths that help us to make sense of the human condition, and themes which re-appear in many of the great religions of the world, and therefore, while not necessarily literally true, nevertheless contains great truth on which we might all profitably reflect
HMMM, THAT’S REALLY INTERESTING, WE’D LIKE TO DISCUSS THIS WITH YOU FURTHER; HOW ABOUT WE HOLD A SEMINAR OVER COFFEE AT THE BACK OF CHURCH WHEN THE SERVICE ENDS?