Upgraded Cartoons

Many of you know that last week, I used a clip from the Roadrunner and Coyote in my sermon.  I used this cartoon to prepare us for an important lesson.  When we watch the Coyote get walloped, we squeal with laughter.  It becomes quite clear who is the villain and who is the hero.

Last week we studied the story of Ehud the left-handed judge who went to kill (in graphic detail) fat king Eglon.  A Jewish listener would have had joy hearing every turn of the story and thrust of the knife, knowing that the “devil got his due.”

Now for the fun part.  I had a member of my congregation give me this link today.  It is an ancient cartoon given an upgraded feel!  Watch this and I think you will get the point.

Wow, eye-popping!  But the verdict is still the same.  Coyote goes down in flames, just like fat king Eglon.