ISSL Reflections October 27, 2024 Psalm 62 Post 2

IV.The Psalm begins by calling us to silence – twice. And ends by telling us “God has spoken.” What do you hear? V.Psalm 62 (NRSVue) For God alone my soul waits in silence;       from him comes my salvation.He alone is my … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections October 20, 2024 Isaiah 25:1–10a Post 3

VII.Isaiah speaks to the people about deliverance. How do you hear his words for you today? VIII.Isaiah 25:1-10a (NRSVue) O Lord, you are my God;       I will exalt you; I will praise your name,for you have done wonderful things,       plans formed of … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections October 20, 2024 Isaiah 25:1–10a Post 2

IV.As I consider these words of Isaiah, I notice how they speak of deliverance from two perspectives. How the oppressors experience the deliverance of Israel and how Israel experiences their deliverance. As you meditate on this passage, what do you … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections October 20, 2024 Isaiah 25:1–10a Post 1

I.I noticed as I turned to this Psalm that in some bibles the superscription above the Psalm is “Praise for Deliverance from Oppression.” As you meditate on this Psalm keep those three words in mind, praise, deliverance, and oppression. II.Isaiah … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections October 13, 2024 Psalm 22:1–11 Post 3

VII.As you spend time with the Psalm today, how do you hear the Psalmist speak of hope? VIII.Psalm 22:1-11 (NRSVue) My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?       Why are you so far from helping me, from the words of … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections October 6, 2024 Psalm 51:1–4, 10–12, 15–17 Post 3

VII.As you return to Psalm 51 today take notice of what the Psalmist requests from God. VIII.Psalm 51:1–4, 10–12, 15–17 (NRSVue) Have mercy on me, O God,     according to your steadfast love;according to your abundant mercy,     blot out my transgressions.Wash me thoroughly … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections October 6, 2024 Psalm 51:1–4, 10–12, 15–17 Post 2

IV.As you spend time with the Psalm today, pay attention to the words of confession. V.Psalm 51:1–4, 10–12, 15–17 Have mercy on me, O God,     according to your steadfast love;according to your abundant mercy,     blot out my transgressions.Wash me thoroughly from my … Continue reading