ISSL Reflections February 4 2024 Isaiah 40:12–13, 25–31 Post 2

IV.As we turn to these words today, let’s take notice of how the focus passage ends, He gives power to the faint       and strengthens the powerless.Even youths will faint and be weary,       and the young will fall exhausted,but those who wait for … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections June 11 2023 Isaiah 65:17–25 Post 3

VII.Let’s look once again at Isaiah’s words about the coming “new heavens and … new earth.” Notice those words which describe the kind of life people will have in this Kingdom of God. VIII.Isaiah 65:17-25 (NRSVue) For I am about … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections June 11 2023 Isaiah 65:17–25 Post 2

IV.As you spend time with this passage once more, keep in mind the question that closed the last post – What in this “new heavens” and “new earth” do you look most forward to? V.Isaiah 65:17-25 (NRSVue) For I am … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections June 11 2023 Isaiah 65:17–25 Post 1

I.Let’s look at two statements that begin and end this passage – For I am about to create new heavens     and a new earth;…They shall not hurt or destroy     on all my holy mountain,          says the Lord. In this “new heavens” and “new … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections June 4 2023 Isaiah 52:7–12 Post 2

IV.In the first post on this week’s focus Scripture, we focused on what “the messenger … [announced].” Today let’s see what images he associates with God’s reign. After all he does tell us, “… in plain sight they see…” What … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections January 22 2023 Isaiah 58:6–10 Post 3

VII.We have spent time this week considering fasting and how it calls attention to behaviors we should not practice and behaviors we should practice. Keeping in mind the lifestyle recommended here, pay attention to two other images presented here, that … Continue reading