ISSL Reflections April 28 2024 Matthew 15:21–28 Post 3

VII.What have you come to think of the conversation between the Canaanite woman and Jesus (and the disciples perspective and comment)? Let’s slowly read this passage once again and try to see the entire scene as it unfolds before you. … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections December 31 2023 Matthew 2:1–12 Post 2

IV.Notice who has questions, who is frightened, who has answers, who is willing to travel in search of one who is due homage, who pays attention to stars, ancient writings, and dreams, and who finds joy. V.Matthew 2:1-12 (NRSVue) In … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections December 17 2023 Matthew 1:1–17 Post 2

IV.Returning to this long list of folk who were ancestors of Jesus, are all of them great spiritual models for us? V.Matthew 1:1-17 (NRSVue) An account of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections July 30 2023 Matthew 13:44–52 Post 3

VII.If you had been with Jesus’ listeners that day, how would you have answered his question, “Have you understood all this?” With the “Yes” of the listeners or maybe with the silence of not knowing how to answer or maybe … Continue reading