A Biblical folktale of Modern Times [2023 ed.]

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An encounter with Elijah (A Biblical folktale of Modern Times by BiG Katya's little MoM,) Once upon a time, not so long ago, On the day Sabbath, there was a research seminar in the church, where many religious researchers were invited from all over the places from the word, for the research and their expertise. Grappy and Granny were also invited by the church. On that Sabbath morning, the restaurant was very busy, Grappy was at the counter, and Granny was helping in the kitchen. And, Grappy and Granny were getting delayed to attend the seminar. Suddenly an old fashioned convertible car without a roof driven by three horses stopped in the front of the restaurant. And, an old fashioned Driver with long white hairs and beard in a shiny white robe approached the counter and said "I am here to collect some delicious food for the religious researchers, as there is a seminar on-going in the church." Meanwhile Granny delivered the food, and said "This one is especially for you as well. We are also going to the same seminar but getting delayed." The driver said "both of you can join me, meanwhile I will have some food in the car."

Grappy and Granny both agreed as the destination was exactly the same. As insisted by the Driver, Grappy got in the driver seat, Granny got in a passenger seat besides the driver. The driver in the back seat said "This food is really delicious and very tasty in deed." Granny insisted to have more, and said "all most all of our cooks are believers and followers."

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The driver asked "Believers and followers of whom? Granny said "Believers of the Greatest of the Great, and followers of "The Son"." The driver said "Oh, I see now, that is what brings flavour and taste to the food." Grappy interrupted and asked "May I ask your name? Do you work for the church?" The Driver replied "I am Elijah Prophet, and I work for HIM." Grappy said "Your last name sounds little bit odd, never heard before." Granny said to Grappy "Stupid, will you please shut-up and drive, we are already getting late." Grappy said "Okay ... Okay ... wise woman, but there is no steering wheel to my own surprise." Elijah said "There no engine either and other moving mechanism." Grappy said "I can not drive a car like this, let us get into my car." Elijah laughed and said "The horses know very well." And, commanded the horses. Upon arrival, the church was found jam packed with the religious researchers from the places all over the world. Elijah asked "Grappy, why did you decide to attend the seminar?" Grappy replied "We read The Bible. But, not getting enough of the words. We miss a lot. Furthermore, probably we can get something little bit more, and understand the words better than ever before, if we attend the seminar." Elijah laughed at Grappy and replied "Go and ask them what they are doing." Grappy went on asking the researchers, and Granny kept on chatting with Elijah. Grappy asked all most all researchers very same question "May I ask you, what are you doing?" 1st researcher replied "Do not you see bunch of Bibles here. Some are in Hebrew, some are in Greek, some are in Aramaic, some are in different languages. I am trying to figure out which on was the first one." 2nd researcher replied "I am trying to figure out how many Bibles are without Apocrypha." 3rd researcher replied "I am researching why some Bible are without Psalm 151." 4th researcher replied "I am researching why these all Bibles do not mention a word about Prophet Muhammad." 5th researcher replied "I can not find a single line about saying of the Lord Buddha." 2 of 3

6th researcher replied "I am researching why all the events took place in the Holy land of Bethlehem, Galilee, Capernaum, or Samaria, but not anywhere else in the whole world." And so on ... Frustrated Grappy returned to where Elijah and Granny were chatting. Elijah turned towards Grappy and asked "Did you learn anything more?" Grappy answered "Not even a single word more, Damn!!!" Elijah and Granny, both, laughed at Grappy out of very loud. And, that of course left Grappy alone scratching his own head to figure out at least a reason for that. Meanwhile Elijah hold the hand of Grappy and Granny and said "Almost it is about the hour for our prayer, would you like to join me for the prayer? I will drop you both back after the prayer." Granny replied "YES!" before Grappy could have said anything. And, left no choice for Grappy except to follow Elijah and Granny. After the prayer was over, Elijah dropped off Grappy and Granny back. Granny said to Elijah "See Ya Around, Do Not forget to bring “The Son” next time at least for a lunch or a dinner with us. I will try to be better than Martha. And, we can learn more about his words." And, Grappy said "Elijah, your last name still sounds little bit odd. And, we have no cook named Martha." Suddenly Grappy felt someone is tapping on him lightly. Grappy thought "The Son" might be here already. And, found Granny shouting "Get up, we are already getting late for the Mass." when Grappy opened his eyes. Amen *** Writer: BiG Katya's little MoM (for Grappy and Granny.) Editor: TextMaker Published under WTFL in a Public Domain.

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