ISSL Reflections March 10 2024 2 Corinthians 13:5–11 Post 3

VII.Today, pay attention to how Paul concludes this letter and let that be the lens through which you read his words again. Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Be restored; listen to my appeal; agree with one another; live in peace; … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections March 10 2024 2 Corinthians 13:5–11 Post 1

I.Are you ready for this week’s “exam”? Paul offers some “study questions” for our upcoming exam. As you notice his insistence that his readers “examine yourselves,” what holds your attention? II.2 Corinthians 13:5-11 (NRSVue) Examine yourselves to see whether you … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections October 29 2023 Galatians 3:23–4:7 Post 3

VII.What does Paul say about those who are no longer “under the law”? VIII.Galatians 3:23-4:7 (NRSVue) Now before faith came, we were imprisoned and guarded under the law until faith would be revealed. Therefore the law was our disciplinarian until … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections October 22 2023 Galatians 3:1–14 Post 3

VII.Before you reread these words directed to Jesus’ disciples in Galatia, still your spirit, open your mind and heart to any words of encouragement you find. VIII.Galatians 3:1-14 (NRSVue) You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? It was before your … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections September 24 2023 John 8:1–11, 56–59 Post 3

VII.Let’s read again this week’s Scripture focus. As you read it, what do you notice about those who seem eager to stone another, and what do you notice about Jesus? VIII.John 8:1-11, 56-59 (NRSVue) … Jesus went to the Mount … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections August 27 2023 1 Corinthians 15:20–28 Post 1

I.Paul leaves little doubt, “…in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died…. So all will be made alive in Christ.” As you spend time with Paul’s words, do you have the … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections July 2 2023 Zechariah 9:9–13, 16–17 Post 1

I.Last week we heard the prophet Zephaniah tell us to sing, shout and rejoice. This week we listen as the prophet Zechariah tells us to rejoice and shout. Why? Maybe it is because, … your king comes to you … … Continue reading