IV.Today, spend some time with Elizabeth. Notice what she says to Mary. V.Luke 1:36-45, 56 (NRSVue) “And now, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son, and this is the sixth month for her who was … Continue reading
I.This week we turn our attention to Sarah, Ishmael (Hagar’s son), Hagar, Abraham and let us not skip over God and the “angel of God.” Let us not miss some of the “back story” that brings us to this scene. … Continue reading
IV. As you read through Solomon’s blessing/prayer what did you notice? He moves from kneeling and facing the altar and as he addresses the people he first acknowledges the Lord God. My suspicion is he turned to face the people … Continue reading
I. WIth this selection of Scripture we will close the four weeks we have spent with Solomon at the dedication of Temple. We will close by hearing the blessing Solomon pronounces over the people assembled at the Temple. Take some … Continue reading
VI. Let’s take some time today to pay attention to a couple of sentences in the passage – one near the beginning and another at the end. …. When David had finished offering the burnt offerings and the offerings of … Continue reading
VIII. Earlier this week the following quote from Dallas Willard came to my inbox. I am convinced it is the best way to close our reflections for this week. IX. Who deserves your blessing? “You are really walking in the … Continue reading
VI. Allow me briefly to add another thought for your reflection. Notice in our Scripture that the city Elijah travels to is “… Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon …” Sidon – Not a city of the Hebrews but a city … Continue reading