ISSL Reflections April 24 2022 John 8:31–38 Post 3

VIII.Before you read this week’s Scripture again, consider Jesus’s remark to the those who “… had believed in him…” – “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples ….” What does that open for you? IX.John 8:31-38 … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections April 24 2022 John 8:31–38 Post 1

I.Jesus suggests three things await those who “continue in my word,” (1) they are truly Jesus’ disciples; (2) they will know the truth; and (3) they will be free. Let’s start today by thinking about freedom. II.John 8:31-38 (New Revised … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections November 7 2021 Revelation 7:9–17 Post 3

VII.We’ve spent time this week noticing what this passage has to say about praise, worship and salvation. As we spend time with it today, pay attention to the closing words of the passage and see how they complement what is … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections September 19 2021 Mark 10:46–52 Post 3

X.Once more let’s return to our Scripture passage and take time to notice the movement of the crowd, Jesus and Bartimaeus. XII.Mark 10:46-52 They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections April 11, 2021, Ezra 10:1-12 Post 3

Below is a link to this week’s focus passage in several translations –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezra+9%3A1-12&version=NRSV;NIV;ESV;KJV;NET VI.In ending my last post I asked – “How do you place this situation and these actions in the context of Scripture in its entirety and its … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections April 4, 2021, Isaiah 53:4-11a Post 3

IX.This week’s Scripture passage seems especially fitting for today, Good Friday. I invite you to first read the passage in light of today’s recollection of the trials and crucifixion of Jesus. Isaiah 53:4-11 Surely he has borne our infirmitiesand carried … Continue reading

March 7, 2021, Deuteronomy 18:15-22 Post 3

You can find this week’s Scripture at –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+18%3A15-22&version=NRSV VI.Let’s continue with the question I asked the other day – Has Moses’ promise that God will send prophets to his people (you and me?) been realized in your walk of faith? … Continue reading

February 28, 2021, Acts 16:11-15, 40, 1 Corinthians 1:26-30 Post 3

You can read this week’s Scripture in both the New Revised Standard Version and The Message at –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%2016%3A11-15%2C%2040%2C%201%20Corinthians%201%3A26-30&version=NRSV;MSG VI.Let’s focus on the passage from 1 Corinthians – 1 Corinthians 1:26-30 Consider your own call, brothers and sisters: not many of … Continue reading

February 28,2021, Acts 16:11-15, 40, 1 Corinthians 1:26-30 Post 2

You can read this week’s Scripture in both the New Revised Standard Version and The Message at –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%2016%3A11-15%2C%2040%2C%201%20Corinthians%201%3A26-30&version=NRSV;MSG IV.Within days of the arrival of Paul and his companions in Philippi (apparently an important city of the region and the Empire) … Continue reading