I.In this passage we hear from Jahaziel, a Levite (and probably deserving the title “prophet” also), and King Johoshaphat. The King tells the people, “Believe in the Lord your God and you will be established; believe his prophets and you … Continue reading
IV.Let’s expand our reading today to include all the words attributed to Zechariah on this occasion. V.Luke 1:57-79 (NRSVue) Now the time came for Elizabeth to give birth, and she bore a son. Her neighbors and relatives heard that the … Continue reading
You can reread our focus passage of Jonah 3 here –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jonah%203&version=NRSV VIII.As you read our focus passage notice where Jonah is –“So Jonah set out and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the Lord.” (Jonah 3:3) Notice what … Continue reading
You can reread our focus passage of Jonah 3 here –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jonah%203&version=NRSV And it would probably be a good idea to also read Jonah 1 –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jonah%201&version=NRSV V.In Jonah 3 we hear from Jonah and see the city’s response to Jonah’s “successful … Continue reading
I.This week closes out our time with the Hebrew prophets and we turn our attention to Jonah. We focus first on chapter 3 of Jonah’s story. As you read this week’s Scripture, notice who all we encounter and what they … Continue reading
The focus passage in the NRSV translation can be found at –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezekiel+18%3A1-9%2C+30-32&version=NRSV VII.As we look at this passage today, I invite you to focus on those sentences that offer some descriptions of what a righteous life might look like, Ezekiel … Continue reading
The focus passage in the NRSV translation can be found at –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezekiel+18%3A1-9%2C+30-32&version=NRSV IV.Did you notice Ezekiel mentions a proverb that seems to have been known and repeated by the people, “The parents have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth … Continue reading
This week’s passage can be found at –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=jeremiah+38%3A14-23&version=NRSV VII.The more I look at King Zedekiah and more I listen to him, the more questions I have. He seeks out the advice or better the counsel of the prophet Jeremiah. But … Continue reading
Today I’ve included a link to Jeremiah 38 and 39, which reaches beyond our focus passage but gives an overview of the entire episodehttps://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=jeremiah+38+-+39&version=NRSV V.My attention over the last couple of days keeps being drawn back to King Zedekiah. Let’s … Continue reading
I.This week our focus is on a conversation between King Zedekaih and the prophet Jeremiah. As you spend time with this Scripture listen to each man and watch them. What to hear in their voices? Do you hear concern, fear, … Continue reading