VII.Today let’s focus on the conversation between Naomi and Ruth. VIII.Ruth 1:6-18, 22 (NRSVue) Then she started to return with her daughters-in-law from the country of Moab, for she had heard in the country of Moab that the Lord had … Continue reading
VII.As you spend time with the Zechariah’s words today, make sure you notice how God speaks of those “God will save.” What various ways are they described? VIII.Zechariah 9:9-13, 16-17 (NRSVue) Rejoice greatly, O daughter Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter Jerusalem!See, … Continue reading
VII.As you spend time with this text today consider – “[God] … will gather them from every quarter and bring them to their own land…. and they shall all have one shepherd.” VIII.Ezekiel 37:21-28 (NRSVue) … then say to them, … Continue reading
IV.As we return to our focus passage, notice – “My dwelling place shall be over them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.” Even though Ezekiel is speaking to Israel, do you think this has … Continue reading
I.In every convent there are at least two sides. As you take time to reflect on this passage, notice the two sides of this covenant – (1) What the prophet speaks of God doing; and (2) what the actions of … Continue reading
VII.What is obscure in most of our English translations of the exchange between Peter and Jesus is the use of two different words for love. In the reading below I will insert the Greek words used and then let’s consider … Continue reading
VII.Let’s return to the focus Scriptures today and as you spend time with them, take notice of what stands out for you and what is clear for you. In other words, spend time not on what might confuse but on … Continue reading
IV.Turning to Genesis 49:1-2 we read, “Then Jacob called his sons and said, ‘Gather around, that I may tell you what will happen to you in days to come. Assemble and hear, O sons of Jacob; listen to Israel your … Continue reading
I.I have to say – in my initial reading of this week’s focus Scriptures, I was confused, speechless and wondering where this collection of verses was supposed to lead me. Why jump between these passages? So, I went back to … Continue reading
VII.Take note of, “… the one shall be stronger than the other; the elder shall serve the younger.” How does that come about? VIII.Genesis 25:19-34 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition These are the descendants of Isaac, Abraham’s son: Abraham … Continue reading